Communication Course Introduction
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As a nurse, one of the most vital roles we have is to communicate clearly and effectively with everyone in the interdisciplinary care team. This course will talk you through how to be confident in your communication, as well as the best practices for communicating with patients, family members, UAP’s, other nurses, other departments, and providers. This course will also talk you through best practices for handoff report, either between shifts or when transferring a patient. Whether you are a new nurse, new to a unit, or a seasoned nurse wanting to brush up on communication skills, this course is for you!
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to…
- Implement practical ways to feel more confident in your communication in your role as a nurse.
- Discuss key points for appropriate communication with patients and their family members.
- Discuss key points for appropriate communication with various members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Perform an appropriate SBAR Handoff Report during shift change or when transferring a patient.
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Study Plan Lessons
Adult Vital Signs (VS)
Head to Toe Nursing Assessment (Physical Exam)
Circulatory Checks (5 P’s) Nursing Mnemonic (The 5 P’s)
Hygiene
Bed Bath
Linen Change
Mouth & Oropharynx
Patient Positioning
Mobility & Assistive Devices
Positioning (Pressure Injury Prevention and Tourniquet Safety) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Pressure Ulcers/Pressure injuries (Braden scale)
Pain Assessment Questions Nursing Mnemonic (OPQRST)
Growth & Development – Late Adulthood
Intake and Output (I&O)
Dehydration
Fluid Shifts (Ascites) (Pleural Effusion)
Fluid Volume Deficit
Continuity of Care
Daily Charting
Documentation Course Introduction
Documentation Pro Tips
Giving Handoff Report
How to Give a Perfect Nursing Report (plus report sheet)
How to Write A Nursing Progress Note
Legalities of Charting
Legal Aspects of Documentation
Communicating With Other nurses
Communicating with Providers
Communicating With Providers
Communication Course Introduction
Handoff Report
SBAR and How to Give Handoff Report like a BOSS – Live Tutoring Archive
SBAR Communication
SBAR Communication Nursing Mnemonic (SBAR)
SBAR Practice Scenarios
Shift change and Patient handoff
Barriers to Health Assessment
Communicating with Family Members
Communicating with Other Departments
Communicating with Patients
Critical Incident Management
Documentation Basics
General Assessment (Physical assessment)
Grief and Loss
Hearing Loss
Nurse-Patient Relationship
Patients with Communication Difficulties
Phases of Nurse-Client Relationship