HLTH 3101
Professional Communication Skills for Nurses
(3 Credits) 6 Lecture hours This course is designed to focus on the elements of therapeutic communication skills for previously trained Registered Nurses. This course will include effective initiation of a professional relationship, trust-building and therapeutic responding to patients and family members. In addition, this course will examine formation of collaborative partnerships with other health care professionals, assertive communication principles dealing with conflict and sensitivity to diversity and cultural influences. Section information text: This course has a different start and end date than the regular academic schedule. This course has both online and in class components. Please refer to the blackboard site for the actual meet times for this course.