The Resilient Nurse -- About the Author -- Title page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgment -- 1. Preparing for Practice: Becoming Resilient -- The Story -- Learning From The Story -- Stress and The Importance of Resilience -- Conclusion -- References -- 2. Nurses Who Made a Difference -- Introduction -- Strength in Nursing -- Conclusion -- References -- 3. Moral and Ethical Practice -- Introduction -- The Story -- Ethical Principles for Practice -- Repositioning Ethics and Morality in Nursing -- Ethical Nursing Practice as a Relational Endeavor -- The Ethics of Adopting a Solution Focus -- The Opportunity to Make a Difference -- Conclusion -- References -- 4. Learning From Role Models -- Introduction -- The Story -- The Power of Social Learning -- Reality Shock -- Becoming an Effective Nurse -- Self-Efficacy -- Effective Role Modelling -- Role Models: Where You May Find Them -- What More Can You Do? -- Conclusion -- References -- 5. Thinking Clearly: Realistic Appraisals and Moderating Reactions in Stressful Situations -- Introduction -- The Story -- The Functional Impact of Reactive Styles -- Learning to Change Your Reactive Style -- Conclusion -- References -- 6. Being Convincing: Talking to Others Persuasively -- Introduction -- The Story -- Effective Communication -- Conclusion -- References -- 7. Mind Games at Work: Preparing for Effective Team-Working -- Introduction -- The Story: At Ward Round -- Playing Team Games -- Conclusion -- References -- 8. Thriving in the Workplace: Learning From Innovative Practices -- Introduction -- Kylie's Story -- What is Workplace Adversity? -- What is Resilience? -- Professional Support Networks -- Lessons Learned: The Value of Professional Support -- Conclusion -- References -- 9. What to Do When the Busy Day Is Over -- Introduction.

Sarah's Story -- The Story Revisited -- Conclusion -- References -- 10. Things Just Got Really Serious: Coping in Crisis -- Introduction -- What is Trauma? -- Millie's Story -- The Subjective Nature of Trauma -- Outcomes After Trauma -- References -- 11. Now It's My Turn: Becoming the Image of the Good Leader -- Introduction -- Professor Roger Watson -- Sister Mary Dorothea Sheehan, R.S.M. -- Dame Maud McCarthy -- Maria Stromberger -- Jan Pratt -- Research on Leadership in Nursing -- Conclusion -- References -- 12. Looking Forward -- References -- Index.