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.…
It is important that nurses are skilled in the art of interpersonal communication. Skill refers to the ability to apply the appropriate behavior in the given context. These skills include being able to encourage patients to communicate, knowing how to pose questions, responding to the replies and giving information. Effective interpersonal communication does not always occur naturally, nor it is easily acquired. Communication has been recognized as a clinical skill that, like all other clinical skills, should be formally taught and developed (Duffy 1998).…
In nursing care teams, communication has two strong components that correlate directly with each other. Quality improvement impacts safety and vice versa. The goal of improving communication on nursing care teams and consequently maintaining patient safety is the topic of this paper. This significant relationship must be considered, addressed, and embraced in health care systems by each representative member. The connection between safety and quality improvement is strong.…
The common purpose for nursing is to help heal people and care for the ill. Good communication is key among your coworkers. It’s a constant cycle of Communication with other nurse or even doctors to update their patients’ health. Nurses often describe mental or physical changes and must update and give feedback to other nurses. Nurses use many methods of conveying…
As a nurse, therapeutic communication skills may be our greatest tool. In which I need to become fluent in because I will have the opportunity to care for patients from all backgrounds. This is a skill I have used when engaging in conversation with many patients. I was able to build relationships based on care and trust. At all times I remained professional weather it was performing assessment or conducting extensive interviews.…
According to Taylor, communication is the process of exchanging information and creating and transmitting meanings between people. It also is the basis of society and the most primary aspect of a nurse and patient interaction (Taylor 439). During clinical, I was able to maintain therapeutic communication method including positive body language. I also seated at the eye level of the patient. Moreover, when planning Mr. SK care, I communicated with my patient, his and nurse, and it helped me to develop clear, and easy to understand care plan for my patient.…
Therapeutic communication skills are essential in nursing practice, and with the proper techniques, nurses can ensure that clients take an active role in their healthcare. Through this interview simulation, I was able to roleplay as a nurse and test out my communication skills in a safe environment that challenge the improvisation aspect of my critical thinking. Not only was I able to identify the strengths and weaknesses in my approach, but also found areas in which I could improve to make my relational skills more professional. Ultimately, I discovered the importance of these skills, and recognize which areas I need to refine to ensure that I am communicating effectively with my future clients. The Interview…
An example of this would be body language or eye contact when speaking to another person (Videbeck, 2014). Another type of communication is therapeutic communication (Videbeck, 2014). Therapeutic communication is an interpersonal interaction between the nurse and the client during which the nurse focuses on the client’s specific needs to promote an effective exchange of information. Here are a few goals therapeutic communication can help achieve (Videbeck, 2014): 1.…
This paper aims to discuss the importance of patient participation in the maintenance of quality and safe patient outcomes. It also tackles about the different strategies that assist registered nurses in improving patient participation in care. The paper also closely examines the relationship between patient-centred care and patient participation in depth. Moreover, the many benefits of patient participation in care are emphasized. Effective communication in the clinical setting is also discussed in detail as to how they play a key role in the success of engaging patients in a participatory role.…
Maintaining and ensuring a harmonious relationship between an employee and client is crucial within any occupation especially nursing. Thus communication is a vital factor for health professionals, communication can be defined as a dynamic method between two individuals that intendeds to provoke a rejoinder. (Day, Levett-Jones and Kenny 2012). As stated by (Lanette Anderson 2012) it has been alleged that up to 80% of our communication is non-verbal, meaning that we must be aware of our actions, body language, tone, eye contact when dealing with a client. Therapeutic relationship is a terminology commonly used within the nursing profession, which essentially defines the relationship between a nurse and patient (Day, Levett-Jones and Kenny 2012).…
Conclusion Effective communication and the use of therapeutic communication in the patient care setting is a pivotal part of the nurse-client relationship, as well as ensuring patient safety by communicating clearly with other healthcare members. Proper communication is a skill that may come naturally to some people. For those nurses that do not have efficiency in communication, practicing will help in feeling confident in communicating with patients and staff as well as providing a solid platform for quality patient care. References Corless, I.B., Michel, T.H., Nicholas, M., Jameson, D., & Purtilo, R., Dirkes, A.M.A, (2009).…
One of the assumptions of Virginia Henderson’s theory, the nurse and the patient are working in partnership towards a common goal of independence or peaceful death. Being a nurse, I have a unique function to assist the sick and well persons. Significantly, I possess the responsibility of an accurate, systematic and comprehensive assessment to the client as part of the nursing care plan. As I develop and fulfill this role, therapeutic communication indeed plays a vital role to impart the right information to the patient.…
Communication skills in the nursing profession are important as they relate to patient safety, treatment plans and theraupeutic relationships. This essay will look at the skills of listening, feedback and questioning and examine there importance within the nursing workplace. Listening, feedback and questioning are skills of interpersonal communication which when used effectively can positively influence patient outcomes and workplace relationships. By examining their effects on patient outcomes and relationships within the workplace, the importance of these skills will become apparent. By building effective communication skills in the nursing profession, better patient outcomes could be achieved through minimizing mistakes, the building of…
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).…
Communication plays a pivotal role in healthcare industry meeting the specific needs of each client. It forms the bed rock for adequate and proper healthcare delivery. Being able to communicate with a patient is vital for obtaining an accurate and comprehensive patient and family assessment, formulating and implementing a treatment plan, determining the effectiveness of nursing care, and evaluating outcomes of care. Therefore is important that all health professionals who are participating in the care of a patient communicate effectively at every given time because fatal mistake are being made because of lack of adequate communication. Nursing practice makes use of constant communication between the nurse and patient, the patient’s family, the nurse’s colleagues, supervisors etc.…