title: The art of promoting patience.
authors.affiliation: Bethel College School of Nursing, Mishawaka, IN, USA.
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davidhizar
authors.forename: Judy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mallory
authors.forename: Carrie A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: McCoy
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003142:Communication; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D005639:Frustration; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D013997:Time Factors; D014850:Waiting Lists; D014925:Wit and Humor as Topic