NR 351 Week 2 Discussion

NR 351 Week 2 Discussion | chamberlain university

Week 2 Discussion: Communication and Influence-the Power of Evidence (graded)

Purpose

This week's graded topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).

CO 3: Demonstrates effective communication with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare providers in managing safe/quality healthcare processes using evidence-based practices. (PO 3)

Due Date

·         During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week):

o    Posts in the discussion at least two times, and

o    Posts in the discussion on two different days

Points Possible

50 points

Directions

·         Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

o    Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

o    Integrate outside scholarly sources when required

o    Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor

o    Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

·         Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

·         Best Practices include:

o    Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.

o    Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.

o    Select different classmates for your reply each week.

Discussion Questions

Effective communication is a staple of our healthcare culture.  Working with patients, peers, and interprofessional teams requires that nurses manage information and evidence toward influencing safe and positive patient outcomes.

Please address the following:

·         Describe caring attributes of the culture where you currently practice.

·         Which attributes stand out as having significant influence on patients, nurses, and other healthcare professionals?

·         How do you see effective communication relating to patient outcomes in this setting?

·         What is the evidence for this?

Grading

To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric. See Syllabus for Grading Rubric Definitions.