As nurses become responsible for increasingly technical service delivery, has the profession lost its focus on the emotional and human aspects of the role? Do care and compassion remain at the heart of contemporary nursing practice? In this major reworking of a classic text, respected author Pam Smith emphasizes the continued relevance of emotional labour within the modern healthcare context. Revisiting her original findings in light of fresh theoretical perspectives and data drawn from her own new research studies, Smith explores the ways in which the experience of learning nursing and caring is changing in the twentyfirst century. A vivid example of the significance of nursing's evidence base, this timely new edition: addresses the most emotionally challenging aspects of the nursing role, including encountering death and dying on the ward; examines the impact of race, age, gender and violence in providing patientcentred care; interrogates the importance of the role of practice educators and mentors in practice settings. An inspiring text for the next generation of nurses, The Emotional Labour of Nursing Revisited is an essential read for anyone interested in the contemporary challenges of keeping the whole person at the centre of their practice.

The Emotional Labour of Nursing Revisited: Can Nurses Still Care?

Medical Books

Smith, Pam

Nursing

Red Globe Press

Many clergy and churches are now taking to the internet and social media to promote their churches or ministries, but few have thought through some of the difficult pastoral and theological issues that may arise. 'Virtual vicar' Revd Pam Smith guides both new and experienced practitioners through setting up online ministries and considers some of the issues that may arise, such as: Are relationships online as valid as those offline? Is it possible to participate in a 'virtual' communion service? How do you deal with 'trolls' in a Christian way? What is it appropriate for a clergyperson to say on social media?

Online Mission and Ministry: A Theological And Practical Guide

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

SPCK Publishing

This stimulating and original study is written for nurses, midwives, health visitors and others, such as teachers, social workers and managers engaged in 'caring'. It will interest a variety of students, not only of nursing, but also of women's studies and sociology. The research on which this book is based shows the importance of the charge nurse or ward sister in making emotional style in which it was given, and that nurses felt better able to care for patients and colleagues when their learning environment was emotionally supportive.

The Emotional Labour of Nursing: Its Impact on Interpersonal Relations, Management and Educational Environment

Touching Lives is the Jerome Smith story. Growing up as a poor dirt farmer, Jerome decided early on that he would change his life and along the way, he changed so many other's lives. With his long life has come many opportunities to learn, grow and touch people through his experiences and wisdom. Read about his early life in Noxapater, MS, the military where he was an Air Force glider pilot, through his happy years at the University of Mississippi, and life as a retired educator where he was instrumental in obtaining health insurance for teachers and serving Kirk Fordice, the Governor of Mississippi, on Fordice's cabinet. He was in the thick of the integration of the public schools in Jackson, MS and served as principal of one of the powerhouse high schools (Callaway High School) in Jackson, for many years. It is a fascinating and delightful read, sure to be enjoyed by former students and anyone interested in the formative years of integration and upheaval in the South.

Touching Lives - Jerome Smith

Biographies & Memoirs

JEROME

Regional U.S.

Blurb

If God be for Us Who Can be Against Us (Romans 8:31). A Story of Modern Miracles

Smith, Graeme

Christian Communications

More than fifty meditations for the beginner as well as the teacher.

Meditation: A Treasury of Technique

Random House]

Testing People at Work: Competencies in Psychometric Testing

Testing People at Work is an authoritative, practical text on selection and assessment. It explains psychometric testing in occupational settings and also covers other methods of selection such as assessment centres and e-selection. The book systematically covers all the topics required for the BPS Certificates of Competence in Testing Levels A and B. <ul> <li>Designed for students taking selection and assessment courses. 
</li> <li>Covers the whole process of testing, from job analysis to reporting results. 
</li> <li>Uses new theoretical frameworks for the topics of personality and motivation. 
</li> <li>Features an extensive discussion of ethics in selection and assessment. 
</li> <li>Includes questions testing understanding and suggestions for further reading. 
</li> <li>Incorporates many tables and diagrams giving practical help to users of psychometric tests. 
</li> <li>Accompanied by supplementary online material, at www.blackwellpublishing.com/testing/.</li> </ul>

Business & Money

SMITH, MIKE

Economics

Wiley/Blackwell

Understanding Sociology in Nursing

Provides students with insights into key contemporary debates and events to demonstrate the relevance of sociology and its practical application to modern nursing. This textbook helps student nurses make the leap from a narrow focus on the physical problems of their patients to a broader understanding of the whole person and the contexts of care which will help them succeed as compassionate nurses. Written directly for nurses, it focuses on the individuals and families in their care, the organisations they work in, and the factors which affect their practice. 
Key features include: <ul>
<li>Case studies and scenarios to help students relate sociology to real-life examples</li> <li>Reflection points to help students critically engage with the discussion</li> <li>Learning outcomes and chapter summaries for revision</li> <li>Definitions of key terms in each chapter</li> </ul>

Politics & Social Sciences

Kelly, Daniel

Allan, Helen

Traynor, Michael

Sociology

Sage Publications Ltd.

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