Communication Skills for Nurses - Paperback
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Communication Skills for Nurses: Essential Student Guide
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.
Practical Communication Training for Nursing Students
This student-focused guide addresses the communication challenges nursing students face during clinical placements and professional practice. Written by Practice Development professionals Claire Boyd and Janet Dare from North Bristol NHS Trust, the book draws on real healthcare scenarios to prepare students for patient interactions across diverse clinical settings.
Key Features
- Developed by students, for students
- Clear, straightforward, and jargon-free
- Explains how to use your interpersonal skills effectively, communicate with patients with specific conditions, and handle both criticisms and compliments
- Features tips and advice from real life nursing students
- Examples and questions based on real life nursing and healthcare situations
What You'll Learn
This guide covers essential communication techniques for effective patient care, including strategies for working with patients who have specific medical conditions. The book provides practical frameworks for using interpersonal skills in clinical environments, helping you navigate professional feedback and maintain therapeutic relationships. Real-world examples from nursing practice illustrate how to apply communication principles in actual healthcare settings.
Designed for Clinical Placement Success
The portable format makes this an ideal companion during clinical rotations and placements. Student nurses will find practical advice for managing the communication demands of bedside care, from initial patient assessments to ongoing therapeutic conversations. The jargon-free approach ensures accessibility for students at all levels of their nursing education.
About the Authors
Claire Boyd is a Practice Development Trainer at North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
Janet Dare is a Practice Development Teacher at North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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