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Apr 24, 2024
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NURS 156 Psychosocial Issues and Communication in Healthcare II (1 credit)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Course Description
Impact of psychosocial issues across the lifespan with an emphasis on communication strategies to incorporate cultural values and spiritual beliefs in diverse populations (continuation of NURS 146).
Student Outcomes
1) Apply effective communication techniques with diverse patient populations across the lifespan.
2) Demonstrate evidence-based strategies related to psychosocial factors that can improve communication for positive patient outcomes.
3) Examine social, environmental, spiritual and cultural impact on health and illness.
4) Recognize how an individual’s values can affect communication style.
5) Compare and contrast ways to incorporate diverse patient population values into the nurse patient relationship.
6) Implement strategies based on quality improvement work to enhance the communicative effectiveness and safety of the healthcare team.
7) Design teaching materials incorporating online patient charting, interpreter services and other modalities to ensure holistic patient communication.
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