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Communication in Nursing - E-Book (ePub eBook) 10th edition

eBook by Balzer Riley RN, MN, AHN-BC, REACE, CSL, Julia

Communication in Nursing - E-Book (ePub eBook)

£57.99

ISBN:
9780323871464
Publication Date:
05 May 2023
Edition:
10th edition
Publisher:
Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Pages:
352 pages
Format:
eBook
For delivery:
Download available
Communication in Nursing - E-Book (ePub eBook)

Description

Immerse yourself in the ideas, theories, and techniques of effective communication in the workplace! Communication in Nursing, 10th Edition adopts a uniquely practical and personal approach to the demands of today's nursing practice, providing extensive examples, exercises, and techniques that help you apply communication skills in a variety of clinical settings. Using a conversational tone, this relatable text takes you beyond theory to show you how to understand important concepts and use communication as a tool to limit stress in your nursing practice. The 10th edition includes an emphasis on holistic self-care of the nurse, a new Confronting Bullying and Incivility with Honesty and Respect chapter, a new appendix mapping the AACNi Essentials domains to the text objectives, and case studies for the Next-Generation NCLEXi (NGN). In addition, the latest information on the topics of mindfulness, resilience, and interprofessional communication highlight the importance of implementing these tools in practice.- REVISED! Chapter updates include practical strategies to convey and sustain caring in digital settings in the Navigating the Expanding World of Digital Communication chapter and discussions on Watson's Caring Theory in the Caring Communications with Clients and Colleagues whose Behaviors are Challenging chapter- Moments of Connection boxes highlight beneficial outcomes of successful communication and provide concrete examples of how communication techniques work- Wit & Wisdom boxes present selected verses and quotations relevant to chapter topics, providing moments of relief from serious topics and revealing a-ha moments when theory becomes linked to practice- Discussion of the importance of interprofessional education and communication in the healthcare environment has been included- Exercises in each chapter, including reflective journaling, remediation, online and group activities, discussion topics, and more, help facilitate various learning types.- Active Learning feature in every chapter promotes active, goal-directed reading- End-of-chapter exercises titled Practicing (followed by the title of the chapter) provide specific opportunities for you to master techniques discussed in the chapter and hone your communication skills- NEW! Emphasis on the holistic self-care of the nurse includes Self-Care Nudge content in the narrative and new Simplify and Deepen boxes- NEW! Case studies for the Next-Generation NCLEXi in relevant chapters challenge you to apply clinical judgment to nursing communication scenarios- NEW! Confronting Bullying and Incivility with Honesty and Respect chapter helps you learn how to approach these difficult situations and respond in an honest and respectful manner- NEW! Three new appendices provide mapping of the AACNi Essentials to the text, a holistic self-care assessment, and the answer key for Next-Generation NCLEXi case studies

Contents

Part 1: Basic Competencies for Communication in Nursing 1. Responsible, Assertive, Caring Communication in Nursing 2. The Client-Nurse Relationship: A Helping Relationship 3. Starting with YOU: Understanding Yourself to Build a Foundation for Learning about Communication 4. Solving Problems Together 5. Understanding Each Other: Communication and Culture 6. Demonstrating Warmth 7. Showing Respect 8. Being Genuine 9. Being Empathetic 10. Honoring Professional Boundaries 11. Being Specific 12. Asking Questions 13. Expressing Opinions 14. Using Humor 15. Embracing the Spiritual Journey of Health Caring: Meaning Making Part 2: Advanced Competencies for Communication in Nursing 16. Requesting Support 17. Overcoming Evaluation Anxiety 18. Working with Feedback 19. Using Relaxation Techniques to Become More Mindful 20. Incorporating Imagery in Professional Practice and Self Care 21. Incorporating Positivity into Life and Work 22. Learning to Work Together in Groups 23. Navigating the Complex World of Digital Communication 24. Learning Confrontation Skills 25. Refusing Unreasonable Requests 26. Caring Communication with Clients and Colleagues whose Behaviors are Challenging 27. Confronting Bullying and Incivility with Honesty and Respect 28. Managing Team Conflict Assertively and Responsibly 29. Communicating at the End of Life 30. Continuing the Commitment to the Journey Appendix I: Mapping the AACN (American Association of Colleges of Nursing) Essentials to the Chapters in this Text Appendix II: Holistic Self-care Assessment Appendix III: NGN Answer Key

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