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Apr 25, 2024
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NURS 118 - Communication in Nursing
2.0 Credits
Introduction to principles of therapeutic communication with clients and families and professional communication with the healthcare team. Focus on patterns of communication, cultural influences, and common communication barriers. Permit code required.
Prerequisite Admission into program.
Corequisite NURS 114 and NURS 115.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Describe the elements of a therapeutic nurse-client relationship.
- Analyze and apply ethical and legal standards relevant to communication in the healthcare setting.
- Describe communication techniques required to implement and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and families.
- Discuss cultural and social differences in communication with clients and with healthcare professionals.
- Develop strategies for client education to promote health and wellness in a variety of healthcare situations.
- Apply knowledge of legal standards to communication with the healthcare team in oral, written, and electronic formats.
- Give examples of communication techniques required to implement and maintain collaborative professional relationships with members of the healthcare team and to promote teamwork.
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