Breaking down the barriers!
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The development of efficient communication skills is vital for nurses, both in dealing with patients and other professional staff. In order to become a good communicator it is important to be a good listener, and to be interested in the topic being discussed, even if it is unfamiliar. Articulate and distinctive speech as well as confidence and directness are important components of communication skills. Tips on the development of communications skills are included.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1992
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Understanding the MRSA experience
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Patients who become infected by methicillin-resistant Straphylococcus aureus often suffer psychological illness, such as isolation, stigmatization and depression. Nurses can help patients overcome these feelings through strategies, such as talking and physical contact.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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How to delegate your way to a better working life
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The effective use of delegation as a nursing managerial tool helps reduce job stress, encourage motivation of team members and improve patient care on the wards.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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