Psychology for Nurses, Second Edition - E-Book

Psychology for Nurses, Second Edition - E-Book

Author: Stephen Babu

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2018-04-26

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 8131253260

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This book is based on the INC-prescribed syllabus for B.Sc. Nursing students. It is also of great use to the undergraduate students of diploma in nursing (GNM) and physiology physiotherapy (BPT). As the nursing students are beginners in psychology, this text helps them understand the concepts in a very simple, easy-to-understand manner, suitable for the undergraduate level.1. Fully covers the syllabus prescribed by the INC2. Covers all the essential concepts of psychology, such as learning, intelligence, memory, personality, emotions, etc.3. Content is richly supported by many student-friendly features:a. Learning Objectives: Readies the learner for what he or she is going to learn from the chapter b. Key Terms: Give Provide additional insight to the learner about the inner contents of the chapterc. Multiple Choice Questions: Help the learner enjoy revising the chapter content by solving the short MCQsd. Short and Long Answer Questions: Based on the actual questions appearing in the university exams, tothey help the learner map his or her readiness against the actual questions appearing in the examination - Thoroughly revised, updated content as recommended by the panel of reviewers, the best authorities on the subject. - The subject content has been developed, refined and restructured at several points: - Chapter on Mental Health and Hygiene has been elaborated with the classification of mental disorder. - In chapter on Developmental Psychology, stages of human development have been elaborated with three domains of development. - The concept of attitude was explained and discussed as separate a chapter. - Application of psychology in nursing has been added to each chapter by the coauthor, an experienced nursing faculty member.


Psychology for Nurses, Second Edition

Psychology for Nurses, Second Edition

Author: Stephen Babu

Publisher:

Published: 2018-06-20

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 9788131253250

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This book is based on the INC-prescribed syllabus for B.Sc. Nursing students. It is also of great use to the undergraduate students of diploma in nursing (GNM) and physiology physiotherapy (BPT). As the nursing students are beginners in psychology, this text helps them understand the concepts in a very simple, easy-to-understand manner, suitable for the undergraduate level. 1. Fully covers the syllabus prescribed by the INC 2. Covers all the essential concepts of psychology, such as learning, intelligence, memory, personality, emotions, etc. 3. Content is richly supported by many student-friendly features: a. Learning Objectives: Readies the learner for what he or she is going to learn from the chapter b. Key Terms: Give Provide additional insight to the learner about the inner contents of the chapter c. Multiple Choice Questions: Help the learner enjoy revising the chapter content by solving the short MCQs d. Short and Long Answer Questions: Based on the actual questions appearing in the university exams, tothey help the learner map his or her readiness against the actual questions appearing in the examination Thoroughly revised, updated content as recommended by the panel of reviewers, the best authorities on the subject. The subject content has been developed, refined and restructured at several points: Chapter on Mental Health and Hygiene has been elaborated with the classification of mental disorder. In chapter on Developmental Psychology, stages of human development have been elaborated with three domains of development. The concept of attitude was explained and discussed as separate a chapter. Application of psychology in nursing has been added to each chapter by the coauthor, an experienced nursing faculty member.


Psychology for Nurses and Health Professionals

Psychology for Nurses and Health Professionals

Author: Richard Gross

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-07-28

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 1444179934

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Psychology for Nurses and Health Professionals, Second Edition is an accessible guide providing comprehensive coverage of psychology for nurses and healthcare professionals in training and practice. Key features include: Fully updated and restructured to ensure content matches training requirements for nurses and healthcare practitioners Stronger focus on the biopsychosocial model, therapeutic relationships and self-awareness More examples to highlight application with theories demonstrated through scenarios relevant to practice Accessible style with critical discussion boxes, student diary entries, reflection points, summary boxes and glossary Free lecturer PowerPoints, extension material, MCQs and exercises available to download Written by the bestselling psychology author Richard Gross and Nancy Kinnison, an experienced nurse and lecturer, this is an essential guide to applying theoretical aspects of psychology to nursing and health care.


Psychology for Nurses

Psychology for Nurses

Author: Devinder Rana

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-09-13

Total Pages: 923

ISBN-13: 1317904249

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This text aims to be useful and relevant for student nurses from all backgrounds with a range of professional aspirations. It demonstrates the importance of psychology in both the nursing role and in health care in general.


Introducing Psychology for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

Introducing Psychology for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

Author: Dominic Upton

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-11-26

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 1317902483

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What makes someone feel healthy? Why do some people respond differently under stress to others? Why don’t people always follow nursing advice? This second edition of Introducing Psychology for Nurses and Healthcare Professionalsprovides an accessible but thorough introduction to the key psychological theories and concepts which underpin nursing and healthcare, and clearly demonstrates how they can be applied in clinical practice. Using a research-led approach, each chapter guides you through important theories and topics in health psychology, such as lifespan and development, communication, and social processes, and helps you use your understanding to deliver better patient care.


Psychology for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals: Applying Theory to Practice

Psychology for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals: Applying Theory to Practice

Author: Richard Gross

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-04-04

Total Pages: 431

ISBN-13: 1444116754

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Psychology for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals is a brand new textbook written for all those studying and working in nursing and in the allied health professions including midwifery and health visiting. It provides comprehensive coverage of the core subject areas of psychology: social processes such as conformity, obedience, social behaviour, development across the lifespan, including early experiences, cognitive, adolescence, adulthood and old age - as well as health psychology, stress and personality. Written by the bestselling Psychology author Richard Gross, and Nancy Kinnison, a highly experienced nurse and nursing lecturer, Psychology for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals is a refreshingly new approach to applying the theoretical aspects of psychology to the practical aspects of nursing and health care. This highly illustrated text is accessible, practical, and comprehensive.


Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Nursing, Second Edition

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Nursing, Second Edition

Author: Vidette Todaro-Franceschi, PhD, RN, FT

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2019-03-18

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0826155219

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“Dr. Todaro-Franceschi calls us to look with open eyes, open hearts, and open minds at the good, the bad, the ugly, and the ugliest in health care so that together we can cultivate a healthcare world in which compassion prevails and our shared humanity is embraced... It is up to all of us to hold and safeguard each other in this sacred work. Dr. Todaro-Franceschi helps us in this mission through this extraordinary book.” Mary Koloroutis, RN, MSN CEO Creative Health Care Management, Minneapolis, Minnesota Co-Creator of the Relationship-Based Care Model In this second edition of her seminal text, Dr. Todaro-Franceschi offers new insights on professional quality of life, incorporating current practice, research literature, and examples to show how contentment and happiness of the nursing workforce is related to quality of care. The book provides practical strategies for dealing with a myriad of issues, including compassion fatigue, burnout, moral distress, caring for the dying, PTSD, and workplace violence. This resource will help empower nurses so they can create a more compassionate work environment. Written by an acknowledged expert in end of life education, professional quality of life, and clinical leadership, the text addresses the complex nature of well-being in the nursing workforce. Supported by research but written from a holistic and personal perspective, the text includes case studies and exercises that will help the reader to identify negative patterns and explore ways to find purpose in one’s life. New to the Second Edition: Expanded emphasis on how workforce well-being contributes to care quality Updated resources and information on national nursing initiatives related to professional quality of life New chapter on workplace violence (incivility, bullying and mobbing) New chapter on education related to improving PQOL and work environment Provides a Nurse Leaders Resource Toolkit to guide staff education Key Features: Articulates an ethic of care developed from a transdisciplinary perspective Increases nurse awareness of issues that might be hindering their PQOL Provides strategies for enhancing staff contentment and productivity, thereby promoting a healthy work environment Includes real-life examples from critical care, end-of-life care, hospice, oncology, and more Assists nurses with grief healing