Verbal and Written Communications

Introduction

This unit will introduce the student to the nursing process, data collection skills, recording on the client's record and reporting. Listening skills, questioning skills, an awareness of non-verbal behavior and the ability to speak at a level that the client and other healthcare team members can understand are all important aspects of effective communication.  Documentation of assessments and observations must be concise and use language that is understood by the healthcare team.  Concepts planted here will grow throughout the program.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

Readings and Resources

Complete reading assignments chapters 7 & 8, deWit, Susan C.  Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 4th Edition. W.B. Saunders Company, 2014.

Review the following documents:  Guidelines for Charting.pdf  

Assignments