Section: 3.1 - Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication | Pediatric Nursing Part 1 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Understand the basic skills for communicating with children.
    • Discuss strategies/techniques nurses can utilize to appropriately and effectively communicate verbally to children.
    • Discuss strategies/techniques nurses can utilize to appropriately and effectively communicate non-verbally with children.
    • Discuss strategies/techniques nurses can utilize to appropriately and effectively communicate with parents/caregivers.
    • Discuss common strategies for challenging communication with children/parents with special needs.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 54 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read "Communication with Patients". (25 minutes)

      Wisconsin Technical College System

    • Read the Chapter 2: Communication strategies, Non-verbal communication, Cultural considerations. (14 minutes)

      Press Books

    • Go to the link, download the file, and read Chapter 1 and Chapter 14. (1 hour 15 minutes)

      Texas Children’s Hospital

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    • Quiz
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      Quiz: Unit 3.1

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