Transforming nurses' stress and anger : steps toward healing

Thomas, Sandra P. (Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780826125422 (alk. paper)
ISBN: 0826125425 (alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
xiii, 279 p. ; 26 cm.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: New York : Springer, c2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-271) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part I: Uncovering the layers of nurses' stress and anger -- Telling our stories : what are nurses stressed and angry about? -- Exposing the consequences of mismanaged anger -- Differentiating between rational and irrational anger -- Modifying nonproductive anger styles -- Part II: Connecting with others -- Combating horizontal and vertical violence -- Forging alliances with patients -- Part III: Healing ourselves -- Examining what we learned about anger growing up -- Overcoming the legacy of a painful or abusive past -- Managing stress and caring for the self -- Part IV: Claiming our power and using it -- Taking a new stance toward the concept of power -- Solving problems -- Dreaming the future of nursing.