Library: Nursing: Communication

Nursing subject guide

Interpersonal relationships : professional communication skills for nurses

Building Professional Nursing Communication

Communication Skills for Nurses

Patient and Person : interpersonal skills in nursing

Communications for Nurses talking with patients

cover image of Communication Skills Handbook

Components of effective communication video

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Communication Skills for Nurses : ClickView online resource
Health professionals have a responsibility to provide clear, concise and appropriate information to colleagues, patients and the wider community.
Effective Communication 1 : Care Home Series : ClickView online resource
One of the most crucial elements of the care workers role is their ability to communicate effectively with service users and each other. This course focuses on verbal, nonverbal and behavioural communication. It looks at how we communicate, what tools and resources we have within ourselves and the equipment that can aid communication.
Effective Communication 2 : Care Home Series : ClickView online resource
This course considers the different forms of written communication and how care workers can improve their skills in this area. It also explains clearly, the role and responsibilities of managers and care workers in undertaking written communication.
More Than Words: A New Culture of Care and Communication with Persons Who Have Dementia : ClickView online resources
The program covers, Building and maintaining a relationship, Dealing with difficult situations, Communicating to show respect, Accepting their reality.
Respecting the person’s preferences
Encouraging use of remaining abilities
Communication with Impaired Clients : Kanopy online resources
This program developed for CNAs focuses on cause and response. You will learn the difference between delirium and depression

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Kangan Institute acknowledges their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. The institute respects traditional custodians, Elders and their cultural heritage.

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Nursing: Communication