Professional Communication 1 (NURS 1001)

This course provides learners with the foundational knowledge for caring and professional communication in nursing. It uses an experiential and self-reflective approach to develop self-awareness and interpersonal communication skills in the context of safe, competent and collaborative nursing practice. Communication theory, the nurse-client relationship, therapeutic communication, cross-cultural communication, and effective teamwork.
Course code: NURS 1001
Credits: 1.0
Length: 35.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=NURS&number=1001

Corequisites

NURS 1002, NURS 1003, NURS 1004, NURS 1005, NURS 1006.
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Additional Information

  • Foundations of Professional Communication in Health Care
  • Communication theory
  • Self awareness
  • Attending and Listening
  • Caring
  • Clarifying by questioning and summarizing
  • Empathy
  • Assertiveness: seeking help and support; refusing a request
  • Giving and receiving feedback
  • Barriers to communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem solving
  • Foundations of Relational Practice
  • Interprofessional Communication
  • Establishing teamwork communication principles.
  • Effective group participation.
  • Group growth and development.
  • Developing trusting relationships with team members.
  • Nurse-client relationship
  • Helping relationships
  • Cross-cultural communication, cultural sensitivity and awareness
  • Caring and respect
  • Family as Client
  • Developing trusting relationships with clients
  • Interviewing techniques

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.