Communication Skills for Nurses was written as a guide for nursing students who are only beginning to explore the demands of practice placements.

What does this book cover?

Communication Skills for Nurses (Student Survival Skills) is known for its engaging and approachable writing style, as well as its accessibility to visual learners. It will help you thrive in your first placements, and later when you are practicing as a registered nurse. It is fully in line with the latest Essential Skills Clusters and NMC Standards.

As you explore Communication Skills for Nurses, you’ll appreciate its:

• Jargon-free, ultra-approachable format
• Clear explanations of the intrapersonal and patient communication skills you’ll need at each stage of your education and practice
• Tips and advice contributed by actual nursing students
• Study and review questions based on real world situations and patient issues

About the Authors 

Claire Boyd and Janet Dare both teach at North Bristol NHS Trust, serving as Practice Development Trainers. They know just about all there is to know when it comes to preparing nursing students for practice placements, as well as about the skills newly certified nurses need when working in clinical or community contexts.

In Communication Skills for Nurses (Student Survival Skills), they deliver a textbook perfect for nursing students who anticipate their first placements.