02091cam a22003253u 4500 18843 UtSlPG 20260610133435.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21016904 UtSlPG en iso639-1 RT Porter, Mary F. Applied Psychology for Nurses Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-07-16 Produced by Alicia Williams, Laura Wisewell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Applied Psychology for Nurses" by Mary F. Porter is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work addresses the intersection of psychology and nursing, aiming to provide nurses with insights into the mental aspects of patient care and health. The text emphasizes the critical relationship between the mind and body, suggesting that addressing psychological attitudes is as vital as treating physical ailments for promoting overall health. At the start of the book, the author lays a foundational understanding of psychology as a discipline and its relevance to nursing. Porter discusses the nature of consciousness and the unconscious mind, highlighting how the responses of the mind significantly impact physical health. She advocates that nurses should not only focus on physical recovery but also work to instill a positive mental attitude in their patients. This holistic view suggests that nurses play a pivotal role in fostering both recovery and mental well-being, blending their care strategies to address the needs of the whole person. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Psychology Nurses https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18843 60229 60229