Good communication and interpersonal skills remain one of the enduring and fundamental characteristics of high-quality nursing and midwifery practice. This is despite major developments in our knowledge of scientific, technological and pharmacological health treatments. However, because communication is viewed as an implicit part of everyday life, the skills required for effective communication and appropriate professional interactions are often overlooked. This book provides student nurses with the essential information on communication and interpersonal skills. It clearly explores the core concepts and evidence base and is practical and accessible, helping students to gain confidence in these skills.
The Our Encounters series of books contains narratives from people who have experienced health-related problems and ... 2013), Our Encounters with Self-Harm (Baker et al., 2013) or Our Encounters with Stalking (Taylor et al., in press).
Survive placements and practice with this essential guide for all student nurses.
PCC requires understanding each patient's illness experience with the broader framework of • life history, including unique personal and developmental issues; • family history and level of social support; • employment, school, ...
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.
Part I: Theoretical Foundations and Contemporary Dynamics in Patient Centered Relationships and Communication1.
Effective communication is vital for nurses to provide quality care for patients and their families. Patient & Person provides students with an essential framework to establish and build effective interpersonal skills in nursing practice.
The 3rd edition of Interpersonal Skills has been updated and revised to offer a foundation for practical application of communication concepts. Chapter topics cover a range of communication possibilities in...
A fantastic introductory guide for mental health nursing students who wish to develop and hone their communication skills.
Case examples make it easier to apply communication theories to real-life practice. New to this edition are Next Generation NCLEX(R) (NGN)-style case studies and a new chapter on managing personal stress.
This text presents the theory and practice of communication for all care settings, and professional needs during the pre-registration course.