Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is for learners to examine their own growth in communication and collaboration skills.
Course Outcome
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:
- CO 3: Demonstrate effective communication and interprofessional collaboration in professional decision-making. (POs 3, 4)
Directions
- Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
- Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
- Integrate scholarly resources
- Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
- Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
- Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
ANSWER:
Building self-awareness of our verbal and non-verbal communication allows us to grow in our communication skills. What resources do you use to improve your awareness of your communication skills in the professional setting?
Interprofessional collaboration to improve patient outcomes depends on our professional communication skills. What are the most effective communication skills that nurses bring to collaborative interactions? Why are those so important in your own practice?
ANSWER:
Communication skills are highly essential in improving care coordination, collaboration, and patient care outcomes. Various resources can be used to improve communication skills, including reading scholarly articles, using educational and training programs, technology, self-assessment tools, patient satisfaction surveys, the use of regular meetings, etc. (Vermeir et al., 2015). Reading current evidence-based articles can offer one strong insight into the strategies and interventions for improving communication in the changing and highly complex healthcare environment. Educational and training programs can increase nurses’ knowledge and skills in… To continue reading, click on the button below.