Learning Outcomes: The Professional Communication unit is part of the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor or Nursing Advanced courses. The unit provides the foundation for developing comprehensive,...

Learning Outcomes:

The Professional Communication unit is part of the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor or Nursing Advanced courses. The unit provides the foundation for developing comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledge in the nursing discipline and introduces and develops interaction skills which will be required by graduates in their work environments.
Learning outcomes for the unit are outlined below.
1.
Implement written and spoken English communication skills for the purpose of engaging in appropriate professional communication.
2.
Describe communication strategies that enable effective partnerships and professional relationships.
3.
Discuss the concepts of lifelong learning, learning styles, reflection and critical thinking, as they relate to professional nursing development.
4.
Describe how cultural sensitivity, safety and cultural competence will facilitate safe and appropriate communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and appropriate intercultural communication.
5.
Utilise appropriate communication skills to support completion of a holistic health assessment.
6.
Show safe accurate clinical communication using the ISBAR approach.