Communication in Nursing

Communication in Nursing

<p>Immerse yourself in the topic of communication in the workplace with an interesting conversation about the communication demands of today’s nursing practice! <b>Communication in Nursing, 8th Edition</b> adopts a uniquely practical and personal approach, providing extensive examples, exercises, and techniques that help you understand important concepts and apply communication skills in a variety of clinical settings. With its conversational tone, this relatable text takes you beyond theory to show you how to use communication as a tool to limit stress in your nursing practice. A new <i>Active Learning</i> feature that promotes goal-directed reading, and additional QSEN exercises highlight the importance of assertive communication in promoting quality, safe care for clients ― all in an easy-to-read magazine layout.</p><ul><b><li></b><b>QSEN preface and exercises</b> stress how communication impacts safety and quality of care.</li><li><i><b>Moments of Connection</i> boxes</b> highlight beneficial outcomes of successful communication and provide concrete examples of how communication techniques work.</li><li><i><b>"Reflections on..."</i> boxes</b> provide thoughtful summary exercises at the end of each chapter that give you a specific task to help you integrate chapter material into the broader scope of nursing practice. </li><li><i><b>Wit & Wisdom</i> boxes </b>present selected verses and quotations relevant to chapter topics, adding interest and humor. These boxes keep your attention by providing moments of relief from serious topics and "a-ha" moments when theory becomes linked to practice.</li><li><b>Exercises </b>throughout each chapter help you master chapter techniques and strengthen your communication skills.</li></ul><ul><b><li>NEW! <i>Active Learning</i> feature</b> in every chapter promotes active, goal-directed reading.</li><li><b>NEW! Exercises in each chapter</b>, including reflective journaling, remediation, online and group activities, and discussion topics, help facilitate various learning types.</li><li><b>NEW and UPDATED! Additional QSEN exercises and an updated QSEN preface</b> highlight the importance of assertive communication in promoting quality, safe care for clients.</li><li><b>NEW! Discusses the</b> <b>importance of interprofessional education</b> and communication in the healthcare environment. </li><li><b>NEW! Addresses the</b> <b>importance of "presence" in nursing </b>― being present for clients, families, colleagues, and self. </li><li><b>NEW! </b>New content on <b>healthy grief and the issues of death denial and death phobia</b> and <b>professional boundaries related to social media</b>.</li><li><b>NEW!</b> Coverage of <b>the</b> <b>most current research about the importance of self-care</b>.  </li><li><b>NEW! Explains the importance of</b> <b>the concept of "the pause" in communication</b> so you better understand how and when to use pauses. </li></ul>