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Transforming nurses' stress and anger : steps toward healing  Cover Image Book Book

Transforming nurses' stress and anger : steps toward healing

Thomas, Sandra P. (Author).

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  • ISBN: 9780826125422
  • ISBN: 0826125425
  • ISBN: 9780826125439
  • ISBN: 0826125433
  • Physical Description: print
    xiii, 279 pages ; 26 cm
  • Edition: 3rd ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Springer, ©2009.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-271) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: pt. I. Uncovering the layers of nurses' stress and anger : Telling our stories: what are nurses stressed and angry about? ; Exposing the consequences of mismanaged anger ; Differentiating between rational and irrational anger ; Modifying nonproductive anger styles -- pt. II. Connecting with others : Combating horizontal and vertical violence ; Forging alliances with patients -- pt. III. Healing ourselves : Examining what we learned about anger growing up ; Overcoming the legacy of a painful or abusive past ; Managing stress and caring for the self -- pt. IV. Claiming our power and using it : Taking a new stance toward the concept of power ; Solving problems ; Dreaming the future of nursing.
Subject: Nursing United States Psychological aspects
Nurses Job stress United States
Nurses Mental health United States
Anger in the workplace
Nurses psychology
Anger
Stress, Psychological prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Interpersonal Relations

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

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Transforming Nurses' Stress and Anger : Steps Toward Healing
Transforming Nurses' Stress and Anger : Steps Toward Healing
by Thomas, Sandra P.
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Transforming Nurses' Stress and Anger : Steps Toward Healing


AJN Book of the Year Award Winner (Second Edition) This book is a gem It provides a wealth of well researched information to help the reader understand sources of stress√ .It tackles very important issues that lead to burnout and provides an exceptionally comprehensive analysis√ .This book is illuminating for clinicians. Afaf Meleis, PhD, DrPS(hon), FAAN Dean of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing This inspiring, award-winning title guides nurses to transform work-related stress and anger into strength and resilience. The profession has witnessed increasing workplace violence, conflicts with colleagues, and poor working conditions. In this book, Thomas demonstrates how anger can actually be a catalyst for personal and professional empowerment. In this new edition, Thomas discusses the causes and consequences of nurses' stress and anger, and presents new strategies to prevent and manage both, even under the worst conditions. She demonstrates how to forge stronger relationships with colleagues and patients, and solve work-related problems head-on. As a nursing educator, therapist, practitioner, and practicing RN, Thomas provides personal accounts of her own experiences as a nurse, struggling to meet the many challenges of the job. Key Features: Thoroughly updated with new research data and case studies Offers step-by-step guidelines on working towards remediation and healing Organized with bulleted lists and boxes highlighting key points Guidance on pursuing career movement, both vertical and horizontal Useful for nurses, hospital administrators, managers, and graduate students
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