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Nursing


Mental Health Nursing



NURSING ASSISTANT, THE: RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING CHANGES IN A RESIDENT'S MENTAL CONDITION

Being alert to mental changes and reporting them is an important part of a frontline caregiver's responsibilities. Mental changes may signal an immediate threat to a resident's health or well-being. Changes or a decline in mental condition can make a resident more difficult to care for as well as place the resident at a higher risk for falls or other types of accidents. Because CNA's spend the most time with residents, they are most likely to notice changes in a resident's mental condition. The changes that a caregiver reports are an important first step in getting the help that a resident needs. Taking this first step may even turn out to be a lifesaving action.

This revised and updated program will help CNAs recognize changes in a resident's mental condition. It will review four basic types of mental changes, including depression, behavior problems, cognitive impairment and delirium.

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
  • Describe signs of depression
  • Give examples of behavior problems and cognitive impairment
  • Describe signs of delirium
  • Describe the action that should be taken after observing a change in a resident's mental condition


  • DVD / 2014 / 14 minutes

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    NURSING ASSISTANT, THE: UNDERSTANDING ABUSE AND NEGLECT

    Frail health and mental impairments can leave a nursing home resident powerless against abusive behavior and neglect. Situations in which residents are physically or emotionally mistreated usually take place when a caregiver becomes angry or impatient or tries to control a resident by force. When a nursing home admits a resident, the facility and its staff become responsible for his or her safety and well-being.

    This revised and updated program provides caregivers with an understanding of what constitutes abusive and neglectful behavior. We will also discuss some of the signs indicating that a resident may have been the victim of mistreatment.

    After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
  • Define abuse and neglect
  • Describe examples of abuse and neglect
  • Describe misuse of restraints
  • Describe an example of the misuse of a resident's personal property
  • Describe the action that should be taken when a CAN notice signs that a resident may have been abused or neglected.


  • DVD / 2014 / 18 minutes

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    PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS: ANTIANXIETY AGENTS

    The purpose of this course is to provide nurses an understanding of the types of anxiety disorders, medications used in nursing intervention and the possible side effects of these medications. This program has been updated to include currently used medications including anxiolytic, antidepressant and antipsychotic medications.

  • Describe the types of anxiety, their signs and symptoms.
  • Explain the interventions used to treat the various forms of anxiety.
  • Describe the major medications used in treating anxiety.
  • Describe the possible side effects of intervention medications.


  • DVD / 2014 / 23 minutes

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    PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS: ANTIDEPRESSANT AGENTS

    The purpose of this program is to provide nurses an understanding of the types of depression disorders, medications used in nursing intervention and the possible side effects of these medications. This program has been updated to reflect currently used medications tricyclic agents (TCAs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOAIs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

    After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
  • Describe the types of depression, their signs and symptoms.
  • Explain the interventions used to treat the various forms of depression.
  • Name the most commonly used depression assessment tools.
  • Describe the major medications used in treating depression.
  • Explain the intervention process.
  • Describe the possible side effects of intervention medication.


  • DVD / 2014 / 19 minutes

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    PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS: ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS

    The purpose of this program is to provide nurses an understanding of the schizophrenia, medications used in nursing intervention and the possible side effects of these medications. This program has been updated to include currently used first and second generation antipsychotic medications, and treatment techniques.

    After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
  • Describe schizophrenia, its signs and symptoms.
  • Explain the pathology of schizophrenia.
  • Describe the nursing interventions for schizophrenia.
  • Describe the medications used to treat schizophrenia and the possible side effects of these medications.


  • DVD / 2014 / 20 minutes

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    PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS: MOOD STABILIZING AGENTS

    The purpose of this program is to provide nurses an understanding of the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder, nursing interventions and the medications used to treat bipolar disorders. This program has been updated to reflect currently used mood stabilizing medications such as lithium, anticonvulsants and antipsychotic agents.

  • Describe bipolar disorder, its signs and symptoms.
  • Explain the interventions used to treat bipolar disorder.
  • Describe interventions and the intervention process.
  • Describe the major medications used in bipolar disorder.
  • Describe the possible side effects of intervention medications.


  • DVD / 2014 / 21 minutes

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    GERIATRIC DEPRESSION SCALE (GDS)

    This training DVD demonstrates the importance of improving quality of life by assessing and treating depression in older adults. It provides potential ways to treat the depression, as well as, how to recognize the range of symptoms, and properly interpret the assessment (even when dealing with severely withdrawn or hesitant persons). The DVD also discusses how multidisciplinary staff can communicate and adapt these findings toward an effective Plan of Care.

    DVD / 2009 / 28 minutes

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    MENTAL STATUS ASSESSMENT (MINI-COG)

    Using the case of an 89-year-old woman who is experiencing mild cognitive impairment after a fall, this DVD discusses when and how to administer and interpret the Mini-Cog to screen for potential causes. The DVD also explains the difference between delirium and dementia, and addresses ongoing safety and lifestyle issues that can improve quality of life for older adults.

    DVD / 2009 / 31 minutes

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    EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS

    When residents are depressed, confused or display aggressive behavior, the nursing assistant's job becomes a difficult task. This program is intended to make the assistant more sensitive to the resident and family when behavior problems occur.

    DVD / 2008 / 30 minutes

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    DETECTING DEPRESSION AND NURSING STRATEGIES

    Gail Stuart, PhD, RN, CS, FAAN; Michele Laria, MSN, RN; Linda Beeber, PhD, RN; Carol Glod, MS, RN

    Prominent physicians and nurses discuss the fundamentals of depression and its detection as well as treatment options for the disease. Specific topics include: definition, epidemiology, consequences and diagnosis of depression/patient education and compliance counseling; etiology of depression; treatment options - psychotherapy; treatment options - medications.


    DVD / 2006 / 120 minutes

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    GRIEF, LOSS AND OLDER ADULTS

    In order to personally understand the grief and loss issues experienced by older adults, a group participates in a sensitivity exercise, and geriatric experts elaborate on this issue -- an exceptionally enlightening training video!

    DVD / 20 minutes

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    MENTAL HEALTH NURSING: CLIENT EXPERIENCING MANIA

    Our next example demonstrates a nurses who is finding it quite challenging to care for a client who is suffering from a condition called manic depression. The novice nurse is really struggling as she tries to maintain control over a home visit she is making to her client. In the second scenario the expert nurse also finds it difficult to maintain control over the visit, but manages to do so in a much more skillful and confident manner. The expert nurse also makes an important follow-up telephone call after her visit.

    DVD / (Adult) / 25 minutes

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    MENTAL HEALTH NURSING: DEMENTIA & AGITATION

    It can be very challenging for mental health nurses to care for persons with dementias like Alzheimer's disease. In this pair of vignettes, a novice tries to comfort and re-orient an older man with dementia in a nursing home. Then we witness how a more experienced nurse is able to help the older man feel much less anxious about his current situation. A second set of vignettes demonstrates some of the skills and techniques needed when caring for a person with severe anxiety.

    DVD / (Adult) / 25 minutes

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    MENTAL HEALTH NURSING: DEPRESSION & SUICIDE

    Most of us can relate to being "down" or "blue" at various points in our lives, but occasionally mental health nurses are called upon to care for persons with severe depression. In these two vignettes you'll see how to avoid some of the common mistakes made by novice nurses, and how an expert nurse is able to help a depressed and suicidal client.

    DVD / (Adult) / 25 minutes

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    MENTAL HEALTH NURSING: MENTAL STATUS ASSESSMENT

    One of the things that mental health nurses must do on a continuous basis with their clients is monitoring their mental status. In this pair of vignettes, you will see a novice and expert nurse conducting a mental status assessment with a client who is difficult to engage.

    DVD / 25 minutes

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    MENTAL HEALTH NURSING: VERBAL & PHYSICAL AGGRESSION

    Unfortunately, mental health nurses may have to care for persons who, for a variety of reasons, may be physically threatening or aggressive. With a variety of special intervention skills and knowledge the expert mental health nurse demonstrates how to care safely and effectively for these patients. The situation example also demonstrates how a nurse can build trust and rapport with a client experiencing bizarre thoughts or beliefs - known as delusion.

    DVD / (Adult) / 25 minutes

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    MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS OF OLDER ADULTS

    In this video, a psychiatrist discusses and demonstrates delirium, dementia, depression and personality disorders as experienced by older adults. This illustrative video promotes more accurate and effective communication about mental health problems.

    DVD / 20 minutes

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    THERAPEUTIC REMINISCENCE

    Geriatric care providers demonstrate and discuss the therapeutic effectiveness of using memories to solve current problems while promoting self-esteem, life-long identity and independence. A powerful exercise and profound viewing experience!

    DVD / 20 minutes

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