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Effective Communication in Nursing

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Course Overview

Effective Communication in Nursing

Author: Hollie Dubroc
BSN, RN

Communication in nursing is key, and the ability to communicate effectively can be our lifeline. We depend on ourself and others to be fluent and effective in the art of communication in order to perform our role as nurses successfully. When any link in our communication chain fails, we immediately see poor outcomes, wastage of resources, reductions in patient and staff satisfaction as well as a decline in the quality of patient care. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Types of Communication
  3. Receiving Communication
  4. Communication Transmission Threads
  5. Barriers and Improvements to Communication in Nursing
  6. Benefits of Effective Communication in Nursing
  7.  References and Disclaimer

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course we will cover the various communication types, skills to establish effective communication in nursing, and potential barriers to communication. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Execute effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication into everyday practices. 
  2. Describe the differences between listening and active listening. 
  3. Develop and establish effective communication skills between the nurse and each individual transmission thread. 
  4. Identify barriers to effective communication and how to improve communication for successful patient and staff satisfaction outcomes. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner.
  2. Read and learn all course materials.
  3. Complete the course evaluation.
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials.

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: April 08, 2021

Course Renewed On: April 03, 2024

Course Expires on: April 03, 2027

Course Offering: #53