NR351 Week 3 Discussion

NR351 Week 3 Discussion | chamberlain university

Week 3 Discussion: Building Communication and Collaboration Skills (Graded)

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to examine their own growth in communication and collaboration skills.

Course Outcome

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

• CO 3: Demonstrate effective communication and interprofessional collaboration in professional decision-making. (POs 3, 4)

Due Date

• During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week):
• Posts in the discussion at least two times, and
• Posts in the discussion on two different days

Points Possible

Directions

• Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
• Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
• Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
• Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
• Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
• Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
• Best Practices include:
• Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
• Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.
• Select different classmates for your reply each week.

Discussion

Building self-awareness of our verbal and non-verbal communication allows us to grow in our communication skills. What resources do you use to improve your awareness of your communication skills in the professional setting?

Interprofessional collaboration to improve patient outcomes depends on our professional communication skills. What are the most effective communication skills that nurses bring to collaborative interactions? Why are those so important in your own practice?