NUR 330 Communication in Nursing

This course explores techniques for effective verbal and written communication in nursing and other healthcare fields. This is a writing intensive course that utilizes guided instruction, peer review workshops, and formative feedback to assist students in expressing and synthesizing new knowledge by completing communication logs, weekly responses, and application papers where students will explore guidelines and techniques to establish relationships with patients, families, and colleagues; reflect on how their personal style affects communication; demonstrate understanding of the connection between communication and caring; and explore strategies for self-care to build confidence for personal and professional effectiveness.

Credits

3

Distribution

(W)