When answering the question about how important listening communication is in the nursing area, Ann noted that she has to remain an active listener at all times. Making sure that she has a good understanding on what patients and other health care workers are saying to her. On a patient basis, Ann has to always make sure that she lets her patient say and express what they are feeling during chemotherapy. In order for these patients to know she is listening, she uses repetition to always repeat them exactly what they say. For example, if a patient says, “chemotherapy is something that makes them feel nausea”, the way I would show active listening is by repeating to her “so what I’m hearing you saying is that you are feeling nausea?” Active
