This course provides learners with the foundational knowledge for caring and professional communication in nursing. An experiential and self-reflective approach is used to develop self-awareness and interpersonal communication skills in the context of safe, competent and collaborative nursing practice. Topics include communication theory, the nurse-client relationship, therapeutic communication, cross-cultural communication and effective teamwork.
PPNP-103 - Professional Communication 1
Minimum Credits: 2
Length: 35 hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program. Corequisites: PPNP 102
Delivery Method:
On-campus
Cost: $382.76
Course Outline: https://sps.cotr.bc.ca/Outlines/Course Outlines/PPNP103.pdf