NURS 118 - Communication in Nursing

2.0 Credits
Introduction to principles of therapeutic communication with clients/ families and professional communication with the health care team. Focus on patterns of communication, cultural influences and common communication barriers. Prerequisite: Permit code required.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, student will be able to:

Describe the elements of a therapeutic nurse-client relationship. [REASON]
Analyze and apply ethical and legal standards relevant to communication in the healthcare setting. [REASON]
Describe communication techniques required to implement and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and families. [REASON]
Discuss cultural and social differences in communication with clients and with health care professionals. [EXPLORE]
Develop strategies for client education to promote health and wellness in a variety of healthcare situations. [ACT]
Apply knowledge of legal standards to communication with the healthcare team in oral, written, and electronic formats. [COMMUNICATE]
Give examples of communication techniques required to implement and maintain collaborative professional relationships with members of the health care team and to promote teamwork. [COMMUNICATE]