Transforming Nurses’ Stress and Anger: Steps Toward Healing. Second Edition

Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award! This timely 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. Nurses at every level and in any setting will find this an inspiring and refreshing book.

Paperback: 336 pages

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company; 2 edition (March 1 2004)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0826128955

ISBN-13: 978-0826128959

Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.7 x 9.1 inches

Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces