In order to provide sound‎,‎ person‎-centred care‎,‎ mental health nursing students need a thorough understanding of theory alongside the ability to translate this knowledge into practice‎.‎ It can be difficult to apply ideas from the classroom and books when learning how to work with mental health service users for the first time‎.‎ That is why the theoretical aspects of this book are presented alongside realistic accounts of nursing practice‎.‎ Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing is a case‎-based and service user centred textbook for mental health nursing students‎.‎ Designed to support students throughout their pre‎-registration studies‎,‎ the text covers the essential knowledge required to provide high quality nursing care‎.‎ Contributions from real service users and cases of fictional clients are explored in detail to provide excellent transferable skills for practice‎.‎ Dedicated chapters explore fundamental nursing skills and mental health law before providing a case‎-based exploration of the areas and subjects that will be encountered by students in university and placement‎.‎ Practice‎-based chapters introduce students to the needs of a diverse range of fictional clients and explain how the skills of communication‎,‎ assessment‎,‎ care planning and monitoring can be applied‎.‎ Each chapter provides a sample care plan explaining why and how clinical decisions are made‎,‎ so that students can develop their own skills and practice‎.‎ The text opens with clear advice to help students succeed in their studies and concludes with a wealth of practical and thoughtful advice on becoming a professional and getting that first job‎.‎ Online Resource Centre * Twenty one video clips of fictional service users demonstrate the application of theory and prepare students for real nursing practice * Quizzes‎,‎ scenarios and a range of activities help students to apply their learning * Interactive glossary explains terminology and jargon * Sample CV‎'‎s and self awareness exercises aid professional development‎.‎