Full Description
Immerse yourself in the topic of communication in the workplace with an interesting conversation about the communication demands of today's nursing practice! Communication in Nursing, 8th Edition adopts a uniquely practical and personal approach, providing extensive examples, exercises, and techniques that help you understand important concepts and apply communication skills in a variety of clinical settings. 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. A new Active Learning feature that promotes goal-directed reading, and additional QSEN exercises highlight the importance of assertive communication in promoting quality, safe care for clients - all in an easy-to-read magazine layout.QSEN preface and exercises stress how communication impacts safety and quality of care.Moments of Connection boxes highlight beneficial outcomes of successful communication and provide concrete examples of how communication techniques work."Reflections on..." boxes provide thoughtful summary exercises at the end of each chapter that give you a specific task to help you integrate chapter material into the broader scope of nursing practice. Wit & Wisdom boxes present selected verses and quotations relevant to chapter topics, adding interest and humor. These boxes keep your attention by providing moments of relief from serious topics and "a-ha" moments when theory becomes linked to practice.Exercises throughout each chapter help you master chapter techniques and strengthen your communication skills.NEW! Active Learning feature in every chapter promotes active, goal-directed reading.NEW! Exercises in each chapter, including reflective journaling, remediation, online and group activities, and discussion topics, help facilitate various learning types.NEW and UPDATED! Additional QSEN exercises and an updated QSEN preface highlight the importance of assertive communication in promoting quality, safe care for clients.NEW! Discusses the importance of interprofessional education and communication in the healthcare environment. NEW! Addresses the importance of "presence" in nursing - being present for clients, families, colleagues, and self. NEW! New content on healthy grief and the issues of death denial and death phobia and professional boundaries related to social media.NEW! Coverage of the most current research about the importance of self-care. NEW! Explains the importance of the concept of "the pause" in communication so you better understand how and when to use pauses.
Contents
Part 1Responsible Communication1. Responsible, Assertive, Caring Communication in Nursing2. The Client-Nurse Relationship: A Helping Relationship3. Solving Problems Together4. Understanding Each Other: Communication and CulturePart Two: Honoring Your Fellow Travelers Along the Journey5. Demonstrating Warmth6. Showing Respect7. Being Genuine8. Being Empathetic9. Using Self-Disclosure10. Being Specificity11. Asking Questions12. Expressing Opinions13. Using Humor14. Embracing the Spiritual Journey Of Health Caring.Meaning MakingPart Three: Developing Road-Worthy Practices Along the Journey15. Requesting Support16. Overcoming Evaluation Anxiety17. Working With Feedback18. Using Relaxation Techniques19. Incorporating Imagery in Professional Practice and Self-Care20. Incorporating Positive Self-Talk21. Learning to Work Together in Groups22. Navigating the Changing World of Electronic CommunicationPart Four: Embracing the Transformative Process of the Journey23. Learning Confrontation Skills24. Refusing Unreasonable Requests25. Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Distressed Clients and Colleagues26. Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Aggressive Clients and Colleagues27. Communicating Assertively and Responsibly With Unpopular Clients28. Managing Team Conflict Assertively and Responsibly29. Communicating at the End of Life30. Continuing the Commitment to the Journey
