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How to be an assertive communicator: Assertiveness when you are concerned about patient safety or team functioning is essential in nursing, and maintaining civility while you make your case is an invaluable communication skill.

  • Published In: Nursing Standard, 2024, v. 39, n. 6. P. 12 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Oxtoby, Kathy 3 of 3

Abstract

Assertiveness is a key skill for nurses in their everyday communication and in the delivery of high quality care. We asked experts in the profession about the value of communicating assertively as a nurse and how to develop this quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Nursing Standard. 2024/06, Vol. 39, Issue 6, p12
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0029-6570
  • DOI:10.7748/ns.39.6.12.s6
  • Accession Number:177660568
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