Polio (Poliomyelitis)
This study guide describes the pathophysiology, nursing assessment, nursing care management and treatment of polio and addresses the vital role of nurses.
Dissociative Disorders
Dissociative disorders are a group of complex mental health conditions characterized by disruptions in a person’s identity, memory, consciousness, or perception of reality.
Diphtheria
In this study guide, learn more about diptheria, its pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, nursing care management, and interventions.
Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders
Disruptive, impulse control, and conduct disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by challenging behaviors, ranging from impulsivity and defiance to more severe conduct issues.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a disorder that is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development which often persists into adolescence and adulthood.
Psychosocial Theories
Many theories attempt to explain human behavior, health, and mental illness. Each theory suggests how normal development occurs based on the theorist’s beliefs. assumptions, and view of the world.
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
This is an overview of the history of mental illness, advances in treatment, current issues in mental health, and the role of the psychiatric nurse.
Guide for Managers: 9 Ways to Celebrate the Year of the Nurse
If you’re a manager wondering how to celebrate the Year of the Nurse with your staff, you’ve come to the right place. Here are nine ways to commemorate the Year of the Nurse:
Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilias, and Gender Dysphoria
Sexual disorders, also known as sexual dysfunctions, are a group of conditions that involve difficulties or disruptions in one or more aspects of sexual function, satisfaction, or pleasure.
Defense Mechanisms
Defense mechanisms are innate psychological processes that serve as coping mechanisms to protect individuals from emotional distress and reduce anxiety.