Providing words of wisdom and tips from real student nurses, Communication Skills for Nurses provides you with a quick snappy overview of communication theories, skills and techniques -- boosting your confidence, and enabling you to care for your patients with kindness and compassion --Special Features --Incorporates quotes and tips from real-life students --Clear, straightforward and jargon-free --Exercises and self-test activities based on real-life nursing situations --Ties in with the NMC standards for pre-registration education and the Essential Skills Clusters --Incorporates examples from different sectors of nursing, including adult, child and midwifery --Book Jacket.