The Importance Of Effective Communication And Nursing Practice In Nursing

I felt my strengths were communication and collaboration. I felt comfortable with the students, nurses, and the infants on the unit. I feel it’s important to have open communication. I encourage the students to ask me questions regarding lecture, clinical, and/or there medical surgical lecture. I feel the students also respect me and valve my input because they ask me questions each week. If I don’t have the answer, I’ll look up the question and email them.

Holistic healthcare demands interpersonal collaboration within the nurses and the community for the excellent care of the patient. For example, for a patient suffering from a mental disorder, it is necessary for the nurses to collaborate with each other as well as with the social workers assigned to the patient and his family, which is true if the patient is also a guardian. (Wagner, Liston, & Miller, 2011). The nurses will have to take medical care of the patient while the social worker tends to his social needs such as the welfare of his family. Therefore, it is imperative that the nursing and social work personnel have good communication skills. Communication enhances teamwork that will lead to the caregivers sharing insights and ideas with

In expansion of patient priority, a nurse should practice this idea by specifically practicing good communication skills to everyone involved in the patients care at all times. This includes effectively communicating with the patient, the patient’s family, other nurses, and the physician in charge of their care. By doing so, one is best performing patient advocacy and avoiding error. Also, the nurse should be aware of the care team’s actions and how they affect the patient and be willing to speak up when a mistake may be occurring. Such as, if a doctor writes a wrong prescription or if a nurse doesn’t correctly assess vitals, it is important for that nurse to appropriately advise her team members of their actions when it involves the patient.

As stated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA, 2014), when using social media, health practitioners should be aware that National codes of ethics and professional conduct apply. The British journal of Nursing (Farrelly, 2014) articulates that as a student nurse and future health professional, I have a responsibility to understand social media and confidentiality in the health care context. To become a successful nurse I will need to build trusting relationships with my patients, which will involve them being confident that their personal information will be protected by myself as a nurse. To achieve this it is essential that I adjust the ways I use social media and become more cautious of what I am posting online. For example, as a student and future RN, it is crucial that I do not discuss patients or post pictures, case studies or sensitive material which may enable patients to be identified. The misuse of social media may also have a negative effect on team-based patient care, for example if it is used as a tool to “cyber bully”

Communication is the foundation of exchanging information from one person to another, whether it is in the form of written, spoken or by body language, communicating is vital to everyone. Therefore, effective communication is imperative within the healthcare, for it is through communication relationships, information and understanding are obtained. The purpose of this paper is to read the critical thinking exercise with Nurse Oliver Witte and describe the problems that are presented, whose problems it is? What should Olivia do about it? In addition, I will discuss what mode of communication Olivia is using and in what order should she communicate with first, along with who else needs to be involved with this her communication. Lastly, what type of leadership and management strategies should Olivia use?

Mr. Comer was admitted to his local community hospital for respite care. He has suffered multiple, acute strokes in the past, which has left him with severe disabilities. These include paralysis rendering him immobile, aphasia (speech loss) and dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). He relies on carers for all normal activities required for daily living (Roper et al 1996) and is advised to have a pureed diet and thickened fluids.

Every day I encounter various situations that put my values and beliefs at risk. Reflecting on my experiences, is a journey I take to restoration while living in my truth. The scenario I recount in this reflection is a life lesson that has helped me personally and professionally.

Communication is the basis of all human interaction.The power of effective nursing care is strengthened and enriched by good communication.( Lisa& Roseann, 2006) In Australia the number of workers and clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds has increased dramatically in the last 10-15 years, and it’s only growing. So It is very important for nurses to know how to effectively communicate with diverse clients so that they can deliver a better service that is culturally appropriate.

Even though we all communicate on a daily basis, communication can be a difficult task in certain situations. Communication is based on the sender and the receiver. In order to have effective communication, the senders have to effectively communicate the message to the receiver. The receiver must interpret the message and communicate back and understanding, whether it is verbal or written.

Communication is in all we do, the way we talk, look and act, all relay to one another our true feelings and intentions. We may say one thing while our body language displays another meaning. Have you walked into a doctor’s office where they are rushing from patient to patient and never even bother to show eye contact, does this really say I care? How about getting a diagnosis with their back turned to you while looking at a computer. Imagine being that patient lying in bed while the nurse and patient care technician are discussing their evening plans around you.

The communication received at medical visits sets a standard for the next visit and so on. After a bad visit the patients can lose interest in going back to receive medical attention in times of need. Approximately 75% of the group surveyed conveyed that they were satisfied with the communication received from their medical staff even explained how great the staff cleared up confusion. One individual stated a different view criticizing a visit for the nurses "Not being personal and using only quick chit chat". From the surveys answered it can be presumed that most nursing communication is satisfying to patients. One in Three people surveyed had specific feeling of how communication in the nursing field should be changed by what they have

On Monday April 3 2017, I spoke with Claudia via text messaging about splitting her a Monday shift with Dana as she did jot have the hours she was promised full time. Claudia stated she would let her work the last part of the shift. I explained to her that Dana had testing for certification the next day and could work the first half. She declined letting her work that shift. Stated she could work her Sunday. I declined as Dana was all ready working that Sunday. This seemed to upset Claudia and she stated umm no she doesn't. She never did let me explain to her that Dana works weekends in Atlanta which she would not see on the sch. This evidently brought up a very sore subject for her as she was upset that she works two weekends a month while

The nursing role implies interpersonal process between individuals. The nursing relation relationships utilized communication has an essential tool for successful implementation of the nursing process. The following is an example of how miss communication affects all the departments of and organization:

At my workplace, we were having similar problem where nurses were not completing their charting, especially close to end of shift. The unit manager combat this issue by reminding everyone at the hurdles that corrective actions will be given to noncompliant individuals. Also reminders are posted throughout the unit to remind everyone that they need to chart the vital signs every hour and heart sounds and neurological status every four hours. The charge nurse is also responsible for ensuring that everyone is in compliance. According to Wang, Hailey, and Yu (2011), “quality nursing documentation promotes structured, consistent and effective communication between caregivers and facilitates continuity and individuality of care and safety of patients”

When I am communicating with others, I try to explain my point in a way the person can understand it. When talking with one of my parents about something that happened at school, I may try to describe things in a different way than I would with someone who is in the class with me. When I am trying to describe an object or maybe directions, I use my hands or body movements to help me better describe what I’m talking about. On a normal day, I communicate with my fiancé via telephone as we are in different places throughout the week. I also enjoy communicating with friends that are not in the area by text message or Facebook. When I have something serious or important to discuss with my parents, I usually give them a call or talk to them about it on the weekends when I go home. They are almost always available to talk when I call. When I’m sick or in pain, I usually want to be left alone. I’ll take over the counter medicines to try to relieve symptoms and if the sickness/pain persists for over a week or two, I will go in to see a doctor. I know my family is always there though to take care of me if needed.