Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Companion and Board Certification Exam Review Workbook

Dr. Trae Stewart boasts an illustrious career, marked by his tenure as a professor at esteemed institutions such as Texas State University and the University of Central Florida. Prior to his academic pursuits, Dr. Stewart honed his skills as a Behavioral Health RN in the dynamic environment of an acute psychiatric unit at the Cleveland Clinic. His passion for nursing education led him to serve as faculty at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus.With a commitment to global health, Dr. Stewart has lent his expertise to consultancy projects spanning across diverse regions, including Palestine, Afghanistan, East Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Chile, as a distinguished Fulbright Specialist. His contributions to the field are evident through his extensive publication record, comprising over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and books. He has served as a question item writer/reviewer for the NCLEX. Dr. Stewart's dedication has been recognized with prestigious teaching, research, and service awards throughout his career.Dr. Stewart's academic journey is characterized by a remarkable breadth of knowledge, underscored by his academic achievements. He holds a PhD in International Development and Intercultural Education from the University of Southern California, an MPH in Environmental Health from Texas A&M University, and two Master's degrees in Nursing from Case Western Reserve University. Additionally, he earned an MS in Forensic Psychology from Arizona State University.Currently, Dr. Stewart channels his expertise as a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, providing compassionate care to clients in private practice. His multifaceted background and unwavering dedication to the field continue to shape the landscape of psychiatric-mental health nursing.

• Roles, Regulations, & Scope of Practice.- Theories & Frameworks.- Ethics & Legal Principles.- Anatomy & Physiology of the Brain & Nervous System.- Assessment & Diagnosis Fundamentals.- Psychopharmacology.- Mood Disorders.- Anxiety Disorders & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.- Schizophrenia, Psychosis, & Delusions.- Neurocognitive Disorders & Geriatric Mental Health.- Substance-Related & Addictive Disorders.- Personality Disorders.- Child/Adolescent Neurodevelopmental & Psychiatric Disorders.- Sleep-Wake Disorders.- Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, & Paraphilic Disorders.- Trauma, Somatization, Violence, & Forensics.- Individual, Group, & Family Therapies.- Culturally Competent Care.- Public Health, Biostatistics, & Research Foundations.- Leadership, Advocacy, Policy, & Quality Improvement.