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?

SOLUTION  

There are several books and scholarly websites that can guide us on becoming a good communicator and help us on building self-awareness of our verbal and non-verbal communication in the professional setting as a healthcare provider. An example of this would be the Principles of Collaboration as written by the American Nurse Association (ANA) which includes 5 principles that set a guideline of how nurses should implement effective communication. One of them includes “speak to the person they need to speak to, so the right person gets the right information” (ANA, 2012).……$5