This study guide is designed for nurses seeking certification in advanced practice psychiatric and mental health nursing and preparing for the certification examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). An opening chapter offers test taking strategies. The rest of the book covers essentials of psychiatric nursing care, major theoretical frameworks, and various categories of disorders. A final chapter covers the larger mental health environment--management care, reimbursement, insurance, and leadership. Multiple choice questions are included, but without explained answers. This third edition is revised and updated to reflect the latest version of the DSM IV-TR, as well as current medication usage and dosing guidelines. Mosack teaches nursing at Wichita State University. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)