Transforming Nurses' Stress and Anger Steps Toward Healing

This timely second edition is needed now more than ever, overworked nurses in understaffed health institutions are experiencing considerable stresses -- 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 how to interact in a positive and assertive manner with patients, other nurse, doctors, and administrators to improve working conditions. Nurses at every level and in every setting will find this an inspiring and refreshing book.Thomas, Sandra P. is the author of 'Transforming Nurses' Stress and Anger Steps Toward Healing', published 2004 under ISBN 9780826128959 and ISBN 0826128955.