This manual is designed for new psychiatric nurses, nursing students, seasoned RNs transitioning into psych, and even experienced psych nurses who want real-world tools to sharpen their practice.

If you're working in or preparing for a psychiatric care setting, this guide is for you.

Great question!
This is not a theory-based textbook. It’s a practical, experience-backed orientation manual written by a psych nurse, for psych nurses.
It includes real-life scripting, protocols, behavior management tips, documentation support, and tools you'll use on actual shifts.

The manual includes:

✔ Managing patient behaviors & psych emergencies
✔ Medication basics for psych units
✔ Boundaries and de-escalation techniques
✔ Safety and restraint protocols
✔ Documentation strategies & Joint Commission readiness
✔ Clinical scripts, checklists, and much more

Physical copy only-no digital download of book

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Most nursing programs only briefly touch on psych care. This guide dives deep into real-world psych nursing, giving you a major head start and helping you feel more confident during clinicals or psych rotations.

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The manual was written by DeQunda Smith, a registered nurse with over 16 years of experience in psychiatric mental healthcare. She has held roles from direct care to Chief Nurse Officer and created this manual from her own front-line experience and healing journey.

While it’s written from a U.S. healthcare perspective, the tools, scripting, and behavior management strategies are applicable to psych nurses around the world.

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