NR451 Week 2 Discussion Latest 2021 September

NR451 RN Capstone

Week 2 Discussion

Communication and Influence-the Power of Evidence

Purpose

This week's graded topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).

CO 3: Demonstrates effective communication with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare providers in managing safe/quality healthcare processes using evidence-based practices. (PO 3)

Effective communication is a staple of our healthcare culture.  Working with patients, peers, and interprofessional teams requires that nurses manage information and evidence toward influencing safe and positive patient outcomes.

Please address the following:

Describe caring attributes of the culture where you currently practice.

Which attributes stand out as having significant influence on patients, nurses, and other healthcare professionals?

How do you see effective communication relating to patient outcomes in this setting?

What is the evidence for this?