C920 Module 2

C920 Module 2

Student Name

Western Governors University

C920 Contemporary Curriculum Design and Development in Nursing Education

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Date

Course Overview

The course titled “The Role of the BSN Nurse in Promoting Community Health” serves as an introductory class to Community Health Nursing. It convenes once weekly for two hours and aims to provide students with foundational knowledge on community health concepts. Key topics include the Social Determinants of Health, health promotion, and the different levels of health prevention. The course also explores effective communication and collaboration strategies essential for ensuring patient safety. Special attention is given to vulnerable populations, focusing on how their healthcare needs vary. To engage students actively, the course employs various teaching methods such as concept mapping, role-playing, and group discussions. These methods are aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials, ensuring relevance and rigor in nursing education.

Module Title

Communication and Collaboration in Public Health

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

Objective Number	Objective Description
1	Explain the importance of professional communication within healthcare
2	Summarize how professional communication facilitates professional collaboration
3	Discuss how communication enhances patient safety

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, students will demonstrate the ability to:

Outcome Number	Outcome Description
1	Identify characteristics of both professional and unprofessional communication
2	Explain how collaboration contributes to patient-centered care

Content Overview: Communication and Collaboration in Public Health

This module delves into several critical areas related to communication and teamwork in healthcare, including:

• The significance of professional communication at all levels of healthcare.

• The role of professional communication in fostering collaboration across various healthcare settings.

• How to differentiate between professional and unprofessional communication.

• The impact of communication and collaboration on patient-centered care and patient safety, specifically in reducing medical errors.

Scenario-Based Learning Activity

Scenario:
Imagine you are a newly employed nurse working at a local health department. You are assigned to educate a 40-year-old patient recently diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Despite your efforts to provide preventive education, the patient is resistant and unhappy.

Group Role Play:
Students are divided into small groups to develop role-play scenarios showcasing examples of both professional and unprofessional communication between a Bachelor’s-prepared community health RN and coworkers or patients. Each student will alternate roles as the nurse and the patient. Following each role-play, a debrief session will focus on identifying areas for improvement in communication skills, particularly addressing unprofessional behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is professional communication important in healthcare?
Professional communication is vital because it ensures clear, respectful, and effective exchange of information among healthcare providers, which is essential for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and patient safety.

How does professional communication promote collaboration?
It facilitates teamwork by building trust, minimizing misunderstandings, and ensuring that all team members are aligned on patient care goals and interventions.

In what ways does communication promote patient safety?
Effective communication reduces healthcare errors by ensuring that critical information is conveyed accurately and promptly, preventing mistakes that could harm patients.

How can one recognize professional versus unprofessional communication?

Communication Type	Characteristics
Professional Communication	Respectful tone, clarity, active listening, appropriate feedback
Unprofessional Communication	Interruptions, dismissive language, unclear messages, lack of empathy

References

American Association of Colleges of Nurses (AACN). (2008). The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (pp. 1–62). Retrieved March 18, 2022, from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education-resources/BaccEssentials08.pdf

O’Daniel, M., & Rosenstein, A. H. (2008). Professional communication and team collaboration. In R. G. Hughes (Ed.), Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses (Chapter 33, pp. 271–281). Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2637/