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Communicative English for Nurses , 3rd Edition
- 3rd Edition - September 22, 2021
- Authors: Shama Lohumi, Rakesh Lohumi
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 3 7 5 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 3 7 6 - 1
Communicative English for Nurses provides a perfect solution to the needs of nursing undergraduates.Based on the INC syllabus, it is an indispensable resource for B.Sc. Nursing stu… Read more
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Request a sales quoteCommunicative English for Nurses provides a perfect solution to the needs of nursing undergraduates.
Based on the INC syllabus, it is an indispensable resource for B.Sc. Nursing students. Students of M.Sc.
Nursing and those going for NCLEX, TOEFL and IELTS will also find it tremendously useful.
The book has been written keeping in mind the requirements of the modern Indian nurses to converse
well in English. As they serve in different national and international locations, English is their only window
to the outside world. This book provides comprehensive study material and practice exercises on English
language the way it is used in day-to-day conversations in the hospital environment.
Based on the INC syllabus, it is an indispensable resource for B.Sc. Nursing students. Students of M.Sc.
Nursing and those going for NCLEX, TOEFL and IELTS will also find it tremendously useful.
The book has been written keeping in mind the requirements of the modern Indian nurses to converse
well in English. As they serve in different national and international locations, English is their only window
to the outside world. This book provides comprehensive study material and practice exercises on English
language the way it is used in day-to-day conversations in the hospital environment.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface to the third edition
- Dedication
- List of Illustrations
- Section-1. Communication
- 1. Communicative english
- Introduction
- Purpose and definition of communication
- Scope of communication
- Understanding communication
- Communication is a dynamic process
- Importance of communicative skills in health care
- Communication and health outcomes
- Patient satisfaction
- Effects of poor communication
- Exercise
- 2. Principles and process of communication
- Introduction
- Communication process
- Purpose of communication
- Channels of communication
- Stages of communication
- Types of communication
- Vertical and horizontal communication
- Barriers to effective communication
- Exercise
- 3. Communication and language
- Mother tongue and second language
- Functions of language
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Communication with patients
- Language barrier
- 4. Roles of health professionals in communication
- Multiple communicative roles
- Patient-centred communication
- Communication tips for nurses
- Written communication
- Sample nurse–patient interaction
- Student activity
- 5. Errors in communication
- Lack of assertiveness
- Listening errors
- Speaking errors
- Reading errors
- Writing errors
- Nonverbal errors
- Error reporting and analysis
- Exercise
- Multiple choice questions
- Section-2. Remedial Grammar & Listening Speaking Reading Writing Skills (LSRWS)
- 6. The sentence
- Sentence formation
- Types of sentences
- Exercises
- 7. Parts of speech
- Noun
- The gender (noun)
- Singular and plural nouns
- Pronouns
- Verb
- Adjectives
- Adverb
- Prepositions
- Conjunctions
- Interjections
- Articles
- Exercises
- 8. Narration and voice
- Direct and indirect speeches
- Active and passive voice
- Exercises
- 9. Vocabulary
- Root words
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Homonyms, homophones and homographs
- Essential medical vocabulary
- Confusing words
- List of medical specialists
- Exercises
- 10. Remedial grammar
- Quick remedial grammar
- Articles
- More uses of articles in english
- Punctuation
- Modifiers
- Exercises
- Section-3. Attentive Listening
- 11. Hearing and listening
- Exercises
- 12. Concentration while listening
- Goal-based listening
- Listening process
- Tips for listening
- Advantages of being a good listener
- Problems in the listening skills
- Exercises
- 13. Notes taking
- Tips for taking notes
- Exercises
- 14. Listening to media: Audio and video speeches
- Radio
- Listening competencies
- TV and videos
- Barriers to effective listening
- Exercises
- Section-4. Speaking-Effective Conversation
- 15. Speaking
- Problems of english speaking
- 16. Phonetics
- Branches of phonetics
- Sounds of the letters
- Transcription of phonetics
- Phonetic symbols
- Exercises
- 17. Effective speaking
- Tips for effective speaking
- Sequencing words and phrases
- Linking words
- Sequencing ideas
- Giving a reason
- Giving a result
- Contrasting ideas
- Tenses
- Using idioms
- Sample conversations
- Handling the visitors
- Exercises
- 18. Situational narratives
- Oral reports and presentations
- Guidelines for oral presentation
- Handing over
- Exercises
- 19. Telephonic conversation
- Telephone etiquette tips
- Example of telephonic conversation between a nurse and a patient’s husband
- Exercise
- 20. Health education
- Health talk
- Exercise
- 21. Debating
- Debate
- Sample debates
- Exercise
- 22. Discussion
- Advantages of discussion
- Steps for discussion
- Rules for discussion
- Example of discussion
- Exercise
- 23. Panel discussion (group discussion)
- Panel discussion on care to a terminally-ill cancer patient
- Exercise
- 24. Public speaking
- Useful tips for confident public speaking
- Types of speeches
- Exercises
- Section-5. Reading and Comprehension
- 25. Reading
- Comprehension
- Examples
- Exercises
- 26. Precis writing
- Important points regarding precis
- Examples
- Exercise
- 27. Paraphrasing
- Characteristics of good paraphrasing
- Examples
- Exercises
- Section-6. Writing English
- 28. Introduction
- Exercise
- 29. Electronic mode of writing
- Some tips on emails
- Common errors in writing
- Difference between the words
- Common differences between British english and American english
- Exercises
- 30. Letter writing
- Tips for writing
- Formal letters
- Exercises
- 31. Essay writing
- Parts of an essay
- Pre-writing steps
- Characteristics of a good essay
- Some examples of essays
- Exercise
- 32. Story writing
- Characterization
- Planning the plot
- Developing the scene
- Examples of stories
- Exercise
- 33. Diary writing
- Advantages of diary writing
- Steps for writing diary
- Exercise
- 34. Resume writing
- Applying for jobs
- Sample application
- Curriculum vitae and resume
- Biodata
- Sample resume
- Sample biodata
- More about CV
- Sample CVS
- Exercises
- 35. Report writing
- Writing instructions
- Importance of reports and records
- Nurse-to-nurse reporting
- Oral reports
- Types of reports
- Nursing records
- Medicolegal reports
- When to use a report
- General consent
- Principles of the anecdotal records
- Four types of data to be collected depending on the patient’s needs
- Electronic medical records
- Writing report about health problems
- Exercises
- Appendix
- Language: English
- Edition: 3
- Published: September 22, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- Paperback ISBN: 9788131263754
- eBook ISBN: 9788131263761