Miscommunication
INSTRUCTIONS
Reflect on a recent interaction you had or observed that resulted in miscommunication. Then, write 200–250 words describing that interaction and use the following discussion prompts in your initial post. Respond to at least two of your peers’ posts. Each response needs to be a minimum of 100 words.
DISCUSSION PROMPTS
- Was verbal and nonverbal communication congruent in this interaction?
- What factors may have affected communication (e.g., gender, generations, culture, values, environment)?
- Could there have been physiological or psychological noise?
Workplace Violence
INSTRUCTIONS
Reflect on your recent clinical experiences. Then, write 200–250 words describing that situation and use the following discussion prompts in your initial post. Respond to at least two of your peers’ posts. Each response needs to be a minimum of 100 words.
DISCUSSION PROMPTS
- Have you observed any forms of workplace violence? What type? How did you feel?
- Were you the victim of workplace violence? What type? How did it make you feel?
- How do incivility and workplace violence impact patient safety?
- How can nurses manage workplace violence?
- How are nurse leaders and managers accountable for unhealthy work environments?
- Should nurses take legal actions against patients who attack them? Explain.
To Delegate or Not to Delegate
INSTRUCTIONS
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an independent, not-for-profit organization through which nursing regulatory bodies act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting public health, safety and welfare, including the development of nursing licensure examinations. Review the NCSBN webpage and position paper on DelegationLinks to an external site. then complete the following:
Write 200–250 words using the following discussion prompts to guide the content of your initial post. Then, respond to at least two of your peers’ posts. Each response needs to be a minimum of 100 words.
DISCUSSION PROMPTS
- In your opinion, are most patients aware of who is delivering their care (RN, LPN/LVN, or UAP)?
- Discuss the importance of effective delegation related to one of the following:
- Safe and quality patient care
- Accomplishing the work of the team
- Cost-effectiveness
- Do you feel delegation will be an easy or difficult skill for you once you graduate? Explain.
Citations:
National Council of State Boards of Nursing. (n.d.). Delegation. https://www.ncsbn.org/1625.htm