Explain How Nurses Use Written And Oral Communication

How Nurses Use Written and Oral Communication
Communication skills are a key part of an effective health care system. It is important for nurses to have strong communication skills because they are at the patient’s bedside the most. According to Margaret Hughes, Ray Kirk and Alison Dixon, an understanding of communication through nurses and patients can influence the outcome of a patient’s stay. (M.Hughes, R. Kirk, A. Dixon, 2017). Without efficient communication skills, all nurses need good communications skills to do well in their career. This report was prepared to inform the faculty of the nursing school what kinds of communication their graduates will typically practice in their careers. Throughout their careers, nurses often use oral
Most nurses can agree that speaking to patients may be the most important and commonly used types of communication. When receiving new patients they try to make small conversation with the patients just to make them comfortable. According to Nurse Edrica Davis, patients who aren't used to being a patient in a hospital often feel anxious (E. Davis, personal communication, 2018). This also occurs in younger patients. In First Night In Charge from The Heart’s Truth, a nurse says” Sometimes help meant sitting by the bedside and talking.” Having simple conversations can sometimes save a patient from loneliness in their hospital room (C. Davis, 2009). makes the patient view you as more of a peer and would make them want you open up to you if something is wrong during their stay in the
Just like any other job that involves dealing with people, nurses have conflict with each other. Often newer and younger nurses don't feel respected, disagreements on treatment, having a hard time communicating, and personality clashes can cause problems within a staff. ( E. Davis, personal communication, 2018) When nurses have problems with each other it can make your shift dreadful. Nurses may have the same intentions for a patient, but disagreements do arise. Nurses are taught to be leaders. With that comes being able to deal with difficult situation. It is important that nurses solve their problems for the sake of the patient. Most nurses agree that when dealing with conflict with other nurses, start by speaking with the individual that you feel conflicted with. (Gooden, 2017) It is never okay to go straight to the manager. If a nurse runs to a manager first, it can create an environment where the staff feels like they cannot work well together. Creating a good team of nurses begins with having good communication on all levels. This includes being able to work with your until