Description
Preface
Acknowledgments
Section I Foundational Knowledge
Chapter 1. Exam Overview
Chapter 2. Practice Regulations and Scope of Practice for the Role of the PMHNP
Chapter 3. Psychotherapeutic Principles and Theories of Mental Illness
Chapter 4. Neuroanatomy and Physiology and Biological Theories of Mental Illness
Chapter 5. Psychopharmacology
Chapter 6. Common Non-Psychiatric Medications
Chapter 7. Health Assessment and Diagnostic Tests
Chapter 8. Psychiatric Differential Diagnosis Tools
Section II Disorders
Chapter 9. Child Adolescent Developmental Disorders
Chapter 10. Violence and Abuse
Chapter 11. Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 12. Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 13. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Use Disorders and Compulsive Behaviors
Chapter 14. Sleep Disorders
Chapter 15. Sexual Dysfunctions
Chapter 16. Delirium and Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 17. Personality Disorders
Section III Practice Test
Chapter 18. Practice Test Question
Chapter 19. Practice Test Answers
Appendix A - Mental Status Exam Terms
Index
Solee Lim, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, earned her DNP from the University of Washington. Solee serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Washingtons School of Nursing where she mentors students and coordinates courses. In her clinical career, Dr. Lim also works at the University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest Campus. She provides expert care across various departments, including emergency, medical, surgical, and psychiatric units. Solee is committed to professional growth, holding certifications in stress reduction, trauma therapy, and opioid treatment.