Altschul's Psychology for Nurses (Nurses' Aids S.)

by Josephine (Tonks) N. Fawcett BSc(Hons) MSc RN R (Author), Helen Sinclair BSc RSCN RGN RM RNT (Author)

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  Paperback
  1991

  $4.72

  Effective communications and interaction skills in nursing demand a clear understanding of the principles of psychology. The new edition of this popular title has thus been extensively revised to give a comprehensive introduction to the field. In addition to its coverage of human development, key psychological aspects, such as personality, attitude and motivation, are also addressed. Other key features include: New chapters on stress and pain, Communication, Working with other people, References and suggestions for further reading. This an absorbing nursing-orientated introduction to psychology that will appeal to all nurses, particularly students.