NURS 116 Communication Processes in Nursing

2 credits

This course is an introduction to the principles of therapeutic communication and techniques for use with clients, families, and co-workers. Students identify patterns of communication and explore common barriers to safe and effective communication.

Prerequisites: Instructor permission

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Integrate evidence-based knowledge to make sound clinical judgements reflective of safe practice standards.
Apply the concepts of leadership, management, quality improvement, and patient safety in the delivery of patient care
Communicate effectively and accurately through verbal, written, and electronic mediums.
Plan and provide safe, inclusive, equitable, effective, and financially responsible nursing care through the appropriate utilization of available resources.
Incorporate the concepts and competencies reflected in the LWTech

Total Hours: 20 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20