Section: Module 3: Lesson 1: Effective Communication | Oncology Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Describe the fundamentals of communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
    2. Summarize the principles of facilitation skills to help in decision making. 
    3. Describe the learning needs of the adult learner
    4. Describe the principles to effectively teach virtual coaching/learning situations to inspire and engage team members. 
    5. Use skills to effective coaching in individual and group situations to inspire and engage team members.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 38 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities

    • Read the contents from ‘Principles of Communication’ to ‘Counter-productive communication techniques’. (30 minutes)

      IntechOpen

    • Read the entire article. (5 minutes)

      Arkansas State University

    • Read the contents of sections ‘Educating adult patients, carers and family members’, ‘Communication in cancer care’. (5 minutes)

      Cancer Australia Website, eviQ

    • Read the entire article. (10 minutes)

      Brown University

    • Read the contents of section ‘What is nurse coaching?’. (3 minutes)

      American Holistic Nurses Association

    • Watch the video clip and take notes of the good and poor communication. Identify barriers and promoters of effective communication. (5 minutes)

      Mesa Community College

    • Additional Learning Options

    • Read the entire article. (1 hour and 40 minutes)

      Institute of Medicine

    • Slide Deck Presentation

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