Based on research data and field data gathered from interviews with patients and nurses, the nursing partnership model demonstrates the mutual activity of patient and nurse. It aims to be a positive assertion of the valuable contribution nursing can make to improve the lives of people.

Product Description: Contains 43 articles on the teaching of writing, a critical thinking section, an appendix of articles on writing with a computer, and a bibliography for further reading.

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Looking for a practical, entry-level text to teach the valuable skill of communicating with patients? Communication for Nurses: Talking With Patients is what nursing educators and professionals have been waiting to use in their classrooms and facilities. Communication for Nurses offers direct, effective techniques that are delivered in a concise, user-friendly format that enables readers to develop a professional communication style. The early chapters review nursing, communication, and developmental theories. Issues of cultural diversity and patient rights are discussed, providing a thoughtful perspective on communication. Important concepts and interviewing techniques are presented for starting and developing the nurse-patient relationship. The later chapters profile communicating with specific groups, including patients of different ages, patients with physical impairments, and patients in crisis. A section on communicating with peers and other health care providers reviews relationship building, assertiveness, and negotiation skills. Exercises at the end of each chapter provide the opportunity to review, practice, and refine communication skills. The techniques and situations included enable nursing students and practicing nurses to develop their abilities, prepare for a variety of patients and situations, and tailor their personal style to effectively communicate with individual patients.

Product Description: Survive placements and practice with this essential guide for all student nurses.   Providing words of wisdom and advice from real-life student nurses, Communication Skills for Nurses is a handy, portable, and fun introduction to the key communication and interpersonal skills you’ll need on placement and as a registered nurse...read more

Product Description: [This book] speaks against thinking [that] we can only understand nursing from a traditional, logical, empirical approach, suggesting we need a contemporary process for exploring nursing. I can't agree more. --Journal of Christian Nursing Nurse scholars from across the globe contribute essays to this unique philosophical exploration of today's nursingÖ...read more

Product Description: This short and readable book is a practical guide to communication skills. It uses a case study approach to illustrate good communication. It does not provide a theoretical base, but the new Second Edition contains further reading than the previous edition for the more academically minded reader...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Effective communication skills are crucial in all aspects of nursing practice - this book will enable you to communicate effectively and with confidence in your professional practice. It focusses on the communication skills needed for the development of effective professional and therapeutic relationships...read more

Product Description: Effective communication skills are crucial in all aspects of nursing and midwifery practice - this book will enable readers to communicate effectively and with confidence in their professional practice. It focuses on the communication skills needed for the development of effective professional and therapeutic relationships...read more

Product Description: For the first time, leading authorities come together to offer their expertise as they present the building blocks and concepts of nursing theory.Provides an explanation of concepts necessary as building block of theoryResearch basedDraws extensively on literatureExperienced contributors and editors, all leading experts in their field...read more

Product Description: “This timely book identifies the theory which underpins these Essential Skills Clusters to support the development of best nursing practice. I hope you enjoy it.” From the foreword by Garth Long, Professional Education Advisor, Nursing and Midwifery Council All nursing students are required to have the underpinning knowledge to demonstrate proficiency in performing nursing skills, especially those identified on the Essential Skills Clusters...read more

Product Description: This money saving package includes Potter: Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th edition textbook and Simulation Learning System.