Strong communications skills are vital in nursing. Communication is the base of a relationship between a nurse and a patient; it can be one of the most powerful tools used in the nursing field. “Socializing is an important initial component of interpersonal communication.” (Perry, Potter, Stockert, Hall, 2013, p. 315). A patient’s first impression is often made from social communication, and starts the moment they enter a care setting.…
Thousands of mobile medical devices moving around a busy hospital environment, coupled with hundreds of staff vying for their use, creates a complex network of device tracking and management issues. Inevitably, efficiency, safety, patient care and risk management can become compromised [6]. As Cisco report “The High Cost of Nurses’ Communication Challenges” in 2009 shows that nurses waste significant amounts of time searching for devices. The majority (85 percent) spend up to 60 minutes per shift searching for supplies including wheelchairs and infusion pumps.…
However, there were gaps in conducting this study; first, the authors did not specify the criteria necessary for the participants nor did they explain the demographic characteristics of the participants for comparison. Second, the two nurses did not complete the final phase of the assessment part of the SBAR, which may create discrepancies because the number of participants were not equal. Third, both groups for learning techniques were implemented by the first author who had complete knowledge of the study; while the second author conducted the same process for learning but had no knowledge of the arrangement of the groups for comparison. The rationale for this procedure can establish control for the group in role play because the first…
The AACN created six standards to address patient safety risks arising from the unhealthy workplace. The six standards are skilled communication, true collaboration, effective decision making, appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, and authentic leadership. These standards allow for a healthy work environments and improve patient safety and standard of care. Communication. Skilled communication in an essential tool to survive in healthcare.…
Communication (how was health information relayed to this client base? Communication was based upon the patient’s developmental level. For the younger children, the nurse would describe what she was doing before assessing and treating the patient. This helped relieve fear and anxiety related to course of treatment.…
(McCabe 2004) and (Shclegel 2012) look into the determinates of communication, (McCabe 2004) focusing on the patients experiences within nurse-patient communication and (Schlegel 2012) focusing on how nurse-patient communication can be improved. Communication, as basic and common as it may be, is constantly evolving and new ways and methods of communication are extremely important in experiencing effective and meaningful…
T. Jasmine (2009) discuses two important aspects of therapeutic communication- listening and exploring. Listening as a therapeutic communication technique demonstrates that the nurse is genuinely interested in the patient. When listening to a patient the nurse and nursing student needs to be aware of how their body actions are being portrayed. Posture, facial expressions, and eye contact can be perceived in a positive or negative way to the patient (para. 12). One of the viewpoints on listening mentioned in the journal is a reference from Stickley and Freshwater (2006) discussing how listening is something that the nurse needs to realize within themselves in order to improve communication skills: “listening to oneself and being constantly aware of ones own thoughts and feelings, posture and actions is vital in improving ones skills of listening to others” (Jasmine, 2009, para.…
To explore nursing students' perception of the meanings and roles of non-verbal communication and sensitivity. It also attempts to understand how different factors influence their non-verbal communication style. The importance of non-verbal communication in the health arena lies in the need for good communication for efficient healthcare delivery. Understanding nursing students' non-verbal communication with patients and the influential factors is essential to prepare them for field work in the future. Qualitative approach based on 16 in-depth interviews.…
A unified voice is heard and persuasive in evoking change especially in the nursing practice. Many nursing organizations amplify the voice of many health professionals who are concerned with issues regarding their practice and of care delivery to their patients. Professional organizations and associations in nursing use the collective voices of professionals to shape policies and enact changes that emulate the values, goals, and obligations of the profession of nursing (Mason, Garner, Hopkins Outlaw, & O’Grady, 2016). The overall goal is to be current in practices with health environments that are constantly in a flux of change. Michael, good luck with your Browns this coming year.…
I am a experience nursing professional for the past 17 years , who has been involved with medical writing for the past four years. My medical writing includes health care blogs, short medical content for a local paper, and academic writing (proofreading and editing) for nursing students pursuing their Master's, Doctorate, or PhD. As an emergency room nurse, I understand the importance of writing to specific client or readers, keeping the material short and interesting, and the accuracy of words written. I am looking forward to further positive communication with you and your staff!…
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?”…
Reflections (Experiences of developing the QIP): Consider the patent’s situation During my placement with SSU, some patients complain to me that they did not receive clear information about their treatment plan from the health professionals. They appeared frustrating and angry and tended to use the call bell more often. Reflection Reflecting back to the situation, patients felt angry and frustration because they did not receive clear information from the staffs. As a nurse, we have the responsibility to maintain effective communication with the patients to deliver the requirement in the National Competency Standard (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, 2006).…
Nursing documentation is defined as “the supplying of documentary evidence, and the collecting, abstracting, and coding of printed or written information for future reference”. This simple definition fits all the varied roles that documentation, or the process of documenting and demonstrating delivery of patient care, assumes in health care. (Webster’s New World Dictionary) Nursing documentation represents the quality of care that we provided. Through complete documentation, the nurse can claim credit for meeting responsibilities inherent in the profession.…
The communication between shifts is very good in my opinion; at the beginning of each shift, the leaving and up coming nurse goes to each patient. The leaving nurse informs the patient that they are leaving and introduce them to the upcoming nurse. They also ask the patient if they have a question of concern. They step out of the room and give the upcoming nurse a report of this patient.…
Verbal communication between midwife and patient A community midwife must be very clear when speaking to their clients. For example, using Paralanguage (the tone, pitch and volume in which someone uses when communicating with another) this can have a massive impact on a patient when using this type of verbal communication incorrectly. This can be used all the way through the pregnancy which can include: scans, home visits, observations and frequent check- ups. Paralanguage can easily give out a bad message depending how it is used. For instance, a loud tone and volume can indicate that the midwife is not serious and is unprofessional which can give the wrong impression to the client.…