Communication in Nursing

<p>Immerse yourself in the ideas, theories, and techniques of effective communication in the workplace! <b>Communication in Nursing, 10th Edition</b> adopts a uniquely practical and personal approach to the demands of today’s nursing practice, providing extensive examples, exercises, and techniques that help you 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 10<SUP>th</SUP> edition includes an emphasis on holistic self-care of the nurse, a new <i>Confronting Bullying and Incivility with Honesty and Respect</i> chapter, a new appendix mapping the AACN<SUP>®</SUP> Essentials domains to the text objectives, and case studies for the Next-Generation NCLEX<SUP>®</SUP> (NGN). In addition, the latest information on the topics of mindfulness, resilience, and interprofessional communication highlight the importance of implementing these tools in practice.</p><ul><b> <li>REVISED! Chapter updates</b> include practical strategies to convey and sustain caring in digital settings in the <i>Navigating the Expanding World of Digital Communication</i> chapter and discussions on Watson’s Caring Theory in the <i>Caring Communications with Clients and Colleagues whose Behaviors are Challenging</i> chapter.</li> <li><b><i>Moments of Connection</i> boxes</b> highlight beneficial outcomes of successful communication and provide concrete examples of how communication techniques work.</li> <li><b><i>Wit & Wisdom</i> boxes </b>present selected verses and quotations relevant to chapter topics, providing moments of relief from serious topics and revealing "a-ha" moments when theory becomes linked to practice.</li> <li><b>Discussion of the</b> <b>importance of interprofessional education</b> and communication in the healthcare environment has been included.</li> <li><b>Exercises in each chapter</b>, including reflective journaling, remediation, online and group activities, discussion topics, and more, help facilitate various learning types.</li> <li><b>"Active Learning" feature</b> <b>in every chapter</b> promotes active, goal-directed reading.</li> <li><b>End-of-chapter exercises</b> titled <i>Practicing</i> (followed by the title of the chapter) provide specific opportunities for you to master techniques discussed in the chapter and hone your communication skills.</li></ul><ul><b> <li>NEW! Emphasis on the holistic self-care of the nurse</b> includes <i>Self-Care Nudge</i> content in the narrative and new <i>Simplify and Deepen</i> boxes. </li> <li><b>NEW! Case studies for the Next-Generation NCLEX<SUP>®</b></SUP> in relevant chapters challenge you to apply clinical judgment to nursing communication scenarios. </li> <li><b>NEW! <i>Confronting Bullying and Incivility with Honesty and Respect</b></i> <b>chapter</b> helps you learn how to approach these difficult situations and respond in an honest and respectful manner. </li> <li><b>NEW! Three new appendices</b> provide mapping of the AACN<SUP>®</SUP> Essentials to the text, a holistic self-care assessment, and the answer key for Next-Generation NCLEX<SUP>®</SUP> case studies.</li></ul>