Waubonsee Community College

Communication in nursing

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Communication in nursing

bibliography

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Beyond the basic concepts of therapeutic communication, Communication in Nursing, Seventh Edition is a unique approach to interacting with your patients and colleagues with empathy and sensitivity. This practical resource addresses a wide array of topics, including being assertive, electronic communication, respect, humor, confrontation, and requesting support, with a personal touch conveyed through quotes, stories, and poetry

Responsible, assertive, caring communication in nursing -- The client-nurse relationship : a helping relationship -- Solving problems together -- Understanding each other : communication and culture -- Working together in groups -- The changing world of electronic communication -- Warmth -- Respect -- Genuineness -- Empathy -- Self-disclosure -- Specificity -- Asking questions -- Expressing opinions -- Humor -- Spirituality -- Requesting support -- Overcoming evaluation anxiety -- Feedback -- Relaxation -- Imagery -- Positive self-talk --Confrontation -- Refusing unreasonable requests -- Communicating assertively and responsibly with distressed clients and colleagues -- Communicating assertively and responsibly with aggressive clients and colleagues -- Communicating assertively and responsibly with unpopular clients -- Managing team conflict assertively and responsibly -- Communicating at the end of life -- Continuing the commitment