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Communication in Nursing - E-Book, 9th Edition

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By Julia Balzer Riley, RN, MN, AHN-BC, REACE, CSL
Immerse yourself in the ideas, theories, and techniques of effective communication in the workplace! Communication in Nursing, 9th Edition adopts a uniquely practical and personal approach to the demands of today’s nursing practice, providing e ...view more

Immerse yourself in the ideas, theories, and techniques of effective communication in the workplace! Communication in Nursing, 9th 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 to 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 9th edition includes a new chapter which focuses on the foundation of communication and personality assessment. It also includes a new Putting it into Practice feature to help you apply your new communication skills in the work environment. In addition, updates on the topics of mindfulness, resilience, and inter-collaborative communication highlight the importance of implementing these tools in practice.

ISBN :
9780323673433
Publication Date :
09-10-2019
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Immerse yourself in the ideas, theories, and techniques of effective communication in the workplace! Communication in Nursing, 9th 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 to 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 9th edition includes a new chapter which focuses on the foundation of communication and personality assessment. It also includes a new Putting it into Practice feature to help you apply your new communication skills in the work environment. In addition, updates on the topics of mindfulness, resilience, and inter-collaborative communication highlight the importance of implementing these tools in practice.


New to this edition
  • NEW! Starting with You chapter focuses on personality assessment using the Gallup CliftonStrengths among additional assessment methods
  • Two chapters have been combined to create a new one titled, Communicating Assertively and Responsibly with "Difficult" Clients and Colleagues, to help you better address aggressive and difficult clients and colleagues
  • UPDATED! Navigating the Expanding World of Digital Communication and Understanding Each Other chapters have been extensively updated to reflect most recent information
  • NEW! Chapter exercises incorporate teaching strategies such as cinemeducation and medical improvisation to help facilitate various learning types
  • UPDATED! Topics of mindfulness, resilience, and inter-collaborative communication have been incorporated throughout
  • NEW! Additional examples incorporated into Moments of Connection boxes highlight beneficial outcomes of successful communication and provide concrete examples of how communication techniques work

Key Features
  • Active Learning features in every chapter promotes active, goal-directed reading
  • Wit & Wisdom boxes present selected verses and quotations relevant to chapter topics, adding interest and humor. These boxes provide moments of relief from serious topics and "a-ha" moments when theory becomes linked to practice
  • End-of-chapter exercises help you to master chapter techniques and strengthen your communication skills
  • QSEN preface and exercises stress how communication impacts safety and quality of care
  • Discusses the importance of interprofessional education and communication in the healthcare environment
  • Addresses the importance of "presence" in nursing — being present for clients, families, colleagues, and self

Author Information
By Julia Balzer Riley, RN, MN, AHN-BC, REACE, CSL, 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, USA