Complimentary e.bcok at www.medenact co m COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH for NURSES Communicative English for Nurses provides a perfect solution to the needs of nursing undergraduates. Based on the INC syllabus, it is an indispensable resource for B.Sc. Nursing students. Students of M.Sc. Nursing and those going for NICLEX. TOEFL and IELTS will also find it tremendously useful. The book has been written keeping in mind the requirements of the modern Indian nurses to converse well in English. As they serve in different national and international locations, English is their only window to the outside world. This book provides comprehensive study material and practice exercises on English language the way it is used in day-to-day conversations in the hospital environment. Comprehensive, exhaustive and well-structured coverage Lucid presentation with easy language for ease of comprehension Ample number of examples, tables and other learning aids All the essential elements of communication in modern-day nursing practice like nursing reports, records, etc., discussed, analysed and exemplified Examples from real-life health care communications provided Exhaustive end-of-chapter exercises with solutions Whals new in this Fourth Based on the Revised B.Sc Nursing syllabus Emphasis on strengthening the communication skills of the students Skills to Master IELTS exam included as appendix Main thrust on functional aspects of language specific to nursing care Emphasis on building a strong medical vocabulary for accurate understanding Comprehensive guidance for interpreting visual information like graphs, charts, and tables etc. Shama Lohumi is currenty the Principal of Shivalik Institute of Nursing, Shinta She has been engaged in training nurses for the past three decades. She has postgraduate degrees in Nursing and English and has obtained her doctorate in Psychology. She has in-depth knowledge of English grammar and has contributed to several books and periodicals, including some renowned international journals. She has also been supervising Ph 0 students. Rakesh Lohumi, a former Bureau Chief of the esteemed English daily, The Tribune, an ex-member of the Governing Body of Maharaja Agrasen University, Himachal Pradesh. His vast journalistic experience helped him learn the nuances of English grammar, usage and the common errors people commit. He has won several awards of excellence and has contributed a long range of articles in the leading newspaper.