Being Human
Ordinariness in Nursing
Beverley J. Taylor(Author)
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
Published on 31. May 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-0-443-04952-1 (ISBN)
Description
Nursing depends on human interaction. Usually the nurse/patient relationship is meaningful: sometimes it is therapeutic and occasionally both parties know it is quite special. This book shows that nurses are very effective when they transcend the limitations of the prescriptive professional role and can "be themselves" in the clinical situation. Based on a study describing the day-to-day experiences of nurses and patients in a nursing unit, this book shows nursing practice to be at its finest - and at its most ordinary. It records clinicians allowing themselves to be human to enhance the humanity of others.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
327 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-04952-1 (9780443049521)
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Content
PART 1 CONSIDERATIONS Nursing as a Human Relationship. Understanding the Nature and Effects of Nursing PART 2 STORIES Andrew's Nurse-Patient Interactions. Elizabeth's Nurse-Patient Interactions. Jane's Nurse-Patient Interactions. Peter's Nurse-Patient Interactions. Sally's Nurse-Patient Interactions. Sue's Nurse-Patient Interactions PART 3 MEANINGS Ordinariness in Nursing. A Redefinition of Nursing Bibliography. Index