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Communication in Nursing

  • 9th Edition - October 9, 2019
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Julia Balzer Riley
  • Language: English

Immerse yourself in the ideas, theories, and techniques of effective communication in the workplace! Communication in Nursing, 9th Edition adopts a uniquely practical and personal… Read more

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Immerse yourself in the ideas, theories, and techniques of effective communication in the workplace! Communication in Nursing, 9th 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 to 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 9th edition includes a new chapter which focuses on the foundation of communication and personality assessment. It also includes a new Putting it into Practice feature to help you apply your new communication skills in the work environment. In addition, updates on the topics of mindfulness, resilience, and inter-collaborative communication highlight the importance of implementing these tools in practice.

Key features

  • Active Learning features in every chapter promotes active, goal-directed reading
  • Wit & Wisdom boxes present selected verses and quotations relevant to chapter topics, adding interest and humor. These boxes provide moments of relief from serious topics and "a-ha" moments when theory becomes linked to practice
  • End-of-chapter exercises help you to master chapter techniques and strengthen your communication skills
  • QSEN preface and exercises stress how communication impacts safety and quality of care
  • Discusses the importance of interprofessional education and communication in the healthcare environment
  • Addresses the importance of "presence" in nursing — being present for clients, families, colleagues, and self

Table of contents

Part 1: Packing Your Bags for the Journey of Caring, Assertive, Responsible Communication

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

4. Solving Problems Together

5. Understanding Each Other: Communication and Culture

Part 2: Honoring Your Fellow Travelers along the Journey

6. Demonstrating Warmth

7. Showing Respect

8. Being Genuine

9. Being Empathetic

10. Using Self-Disclosure

11. Being Specific

12. Asking Questions

13. Expressing Opinions

14. Using Humor

15. Embracing the Spiritual Journey of Healthcaring: Meaning Making

Part 3: Developing Road-Worthy Practices along the Journey

16. Requesting Support

17. Overcoming Evaluation Anxiety

18. Working with Feedback

19. Using Relaxation Techniques

20. Incorporating Imagery in Professional Practice and Self Care

21. Incorporating Positive Self-Talk

22. Learning to Work Together in Groups

23. Navigating the Expanding World of Digital Communication

Part 4: Embracing the Transformative Process of the Journey

24. Learning Confrontation Skills

25. Refusing Unreasonable Requests

26. Communicating Assertively and Responsibly with Distressed Clients and Colleagues

27. Communicating Assertively and Responsibly with “Difficult” Clients and Colleagues

28. Managing Team Conflict Assertively and Responsibly

29. Communicating at the End of Life

30. Continuing the Commitment to the Journey

Product details

  • Edition: 9
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 9, 2019
  • Language: English

About the author

JB

Julia Balzer Riley

Affiliations and expertise
Faculty, “Caring Science, Mindful Practice, Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)” through the Watson Caring Science Institute, Faculty, Sage-ing® International, President Constant Source Seminars, Ellenton, Florida, USA