NURS1002
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
Effective professional communication is an essential requirement for today’s registered nurse caring for Australian population. This course provides students with the knowledge and principles of interpersonal communication, guiding them to develop verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills in various healthcare contexts. It explores therapeutic and person-centred communication including those with special needs and/or in challenging situations, promoting quality care and patient safety. The course prepares students to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, academics and peers, providing opportunities to practice communication skills, through case studies informed by the National Health Priority Areas. By the end of the course students will demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills integral to effective professional communication.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Gosford
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate effective communication skills in oral, digital and written communication including fundamental academic literacy skills
2. Explain how therapeutic communication contributes to the development of safe person-centred nurse-patient relationships
3. Identify appropriate communication strategies for people from different cultures, people with special needs and challenging communication situations
4. Apply effective intraprofessional and interprofessional communication strategies in simulated healthcare scenarios
Content
Module 1: Communication process
Module 2: Therapeutic communication
Module 3: Intraprofessional and Interprofessional communication
Requisite
This course is available to students who are active in the Bachelor of Nursing [40298] program and have not previously successfully completed NURS1201.
Assumed knowledge
Active in the Bachelor of Nursing program
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Barriers to communication
Report: Written Assignment
Presentation: Oral presentation of handover
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Semester 1 - 2024 - Gosford
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Course outline
- NURS1002 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 294.0 KB)
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