Communication in Nursing
- 11th Edition - September 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Author: Julia Balzer Riley
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 5 6 7 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 5 6 8 - 1
Communication in Nursing, 11th Edition adopts a uniquely practical and personal approach to the demands of today’s nursing practice, providing extensive examples, exercises, and… Read more
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Communication in Nursing, 11th 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 11th edition focuses on the Clinical Judgment Clinical Measurement Model (CJMM). A new 4-color art program enhances the learning experience. Newly added content on Artificial Intelligence (AI) explores its impact on communication in nursing, preparing you for the future of healthcare. The innovative new chapter feature, “What I COULD Say,” provides pragmatic examples of clear, caring, and assertive communication techniques, empowering you to navigate challenging conversations. The text includes an emphasis on holistic self-care of the nurse, an appendix mapping the AACN® Essentials domains to the text objectives, and Clinical Judgment case studies in the book and the Evolve site. 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 is 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 Using..... (followed by the title of the chapter) provide specific opportunities to master techniques discussed in the chapter and hone your communication skills.
Undergraduate nursing students Nursing students in 2-year and 4-year programs (254,630 BSN students and 98,734 RN-to-BSN students enrolled as of Fall 2022; AACN)
PART I: BASIC COMPETENCIES IN COMMUNICATION IN NURSING 1. Practicing Responsible, Assertive, Caring Communication in Nursing 2. Building the Client–Nurse Relationship: A Helping Relationship 3. Starting with YOU: Understanding yourself to build a foundation for learning 4. Solving Problems Together 5. Demonstrating Warmth 6. Showing Respect 7. Being Genuine 8. Being Empathetic 9. Honoring Professional Boundaries 10. Being Specific 11. Asking Questions 12. Expressing Opinions 13. Using Humor 14. Embracing the Spiritual Journey of Health Caring: Meaning Making PART II ADVANCED COMPETENCIES IN COMMUNICATION IN NURSING 15. Requesting Support 16. Overcoming Evaluation Anxiety 17. Working with Feedback 18. Using Relaxation Techniques 19. Incorporating Imagery in Professional Practice and Self Care 20. Incorporating Positive Self-Talk 21. Learning to Work Together in Groups 22. Navigating the Complex World of Digital Communication 23. Learning Confrontation Skills 24. Refusing Unreasonable Requests 25. Caring Communication with Clients and Colleagues whose Behaviors are Challenging 26. Communicating Assertively with Incivility and Bullying 27. Managing Team Conflict Assertively and Responsibly 28. Communicating at the End of Life 29. Continuing the Commitment to the Journey Appendix I: Chapter Objectives in This Book Mapped in the American Association of Colleges of Nurses (AACN) 2021 Essentials Domains Appendix II: Holistic Self-Care Assessment Appendix III: Answers to Clinical Judgment Case Studies in the text
- Edition: 11
- Latest edition
- Published: September 1, 2027
- Language: English
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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