This course provides learners with the foundational knowledge for caring and professional communication in nursing. An experiential and self-reflective approach is used to develop self-awareness and interpersonal communication skills in the context of safe, competent, and collaborative nursing practice. Topics include communication theory, the nurse-client relationship, therapeutic communication, cross-cultural communication, and effective teamwork.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nurse Program  PNUR 099  with a minimum grade of C+ or equivalent.

Corequisites: PNUR 111  Professional Practice 1, PNUR 112  Health Promotion 1, PNUR 113  Variations in Health 1, PNUR 114  Pharmacology 1, and PNUR 115 Integrated Nursing Practice 1

Restrictions: Must be in the Practical Nurse Diploma Program (PNUR2).

Lecture Hours: 35