| Description |
xiv, 318 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Uncovering the layers of nurses' stress and anger -- Ch. 1. Telling our stories : what are nurses stressed and angry about? -- Ch. 2. Exposing the consequences of mismanaged anger -- Ch. 3. Differentiating between rational and irrational anger -- Ch. 4. Modifying nonproductive anger styles -- Pt. II. Connecting with others -- Ch. 5. Improving interactions with colleagues -- Ch. 6. Forging alliances with patients -- Pt. III. Healing ourselves -- Ch. 7. Examining what we learned about anger while growing up -- Ch. 8. Overcoming the legacy of a painful or abusive past -- Ch. 9. Managing stress and caring for the self -- Pt. IV. Claiming our power and using it -- Ch. 10. Taking a new stance toward the concept of power -- Ch. 11. Solving problems -- Ch. 12. Dreaming the future of nursing |
| Summary |
"This second edition is needed now more than ever. Overworked nurses in understaffed health institutions are experiencing considerable stress - and anger - which can take its toll in fatigue, physical health problems, depression, and substance abuse. This wise and eloquent book, written by the leading nurse expert on anger research, uses the stories of dozens of ordinary nurses and nurse leaders to describe the consequences of mismanaged anger. Specific strategies for channeling anger into personal and professional empowerment are described, along with ways to interact in a positive and assertive manner with patients, other nurses, doctors, and administrators to improve working conditions."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Transforming nurses' anger and pain. c1998 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Nursing -- United States -- Psychological aspects.
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Nurses -- Job stress -- United States.
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Nurses -- Mental health -- United States.
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Anger in the workplace.
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Nurses -- psychology.
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Adaptation, Psychological.
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Anger.
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Interpersonal Relations.
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Stress, Psychological -- prevention & control.
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| Author |
Thomas, Sandra P.
Transforming nurses' anger and pain
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| LC no. |
2004002482 |
| ISBN |
0826128955 |
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