"It is a book which describes how creative people, often taking a fresh approach, can get the best out of what modern distance communications technology has to offer."--From the foreword by Susan M. Sparks, RN, PhD, FAAN, Senior Education Specialist, National Library of Medicine This book reflects recent developments in both distance education and telehealth, focusing on practical strategies nurses can put to use in the classroom or clinic. Each chapter is written by acknowledged experts for the particular topic. The previous edition won an American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award.
This exceptional book for nurses and nursing students guides the development of the comprehensive, professional communication skills to prevent errors that result in patient injuries and death.
Reflections On... boxes give you a specific task to help you integrate chapter material into the broader scope of nursing practice. Exercises throughout the book help you master chapter techniques and strengthen your communication skills.
When in doubt, the nurse should ask the patient, “Do you feel comfortable talking here?” or “Where do you want to meet so we can talk?” A private setting also allows for the sharing and protection of confidential information.
A recent review of children's and young people's views of health professionals (Robinson 2010) identified a range of attributes and skills that were expected. Communication issues were fundamental to this ...
As communication and interpersonal skills have become essential to modern nursing, this book will focus on demonstrating how the theory behind these skills can be successfully applied in practice.
With its conversational tone, this relatable text takes you beyond theory to show you how to use communication as a tool to limit stress in your nursing practice.
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