Jul 04, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

NRSE 2102 - Professional Essentials and Applications of Clinical Judgment II


Differences between therapeutic and social communications are introduced. Written and verbal communication utilized in healthcare are demonstrated. Fundamentals of client advocacy are introduced. Elements of intra- and interprofessional collaboration and teamwork and their importance in the delivery of safe and effective nursing care are explored. The effects of personal values, beliefs, and biases on communication and teamwork are examined. Students utilize clinical reasoning and clinical judgment as they relate to the content delivered in pre-and co-requisite nursing courses. This course meets the General Education requirements for Bridge: Speaking and Listening.

Requisites: NRSE 1102
Credit Hours: 2
OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Speaking and Listening
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to describe the differences among therapeutic, social, and professional communication.
  • Students will be able to employ a variety of culturally responsive communication techniques appropriate for the context.
  • Students will be able to utilize the library and other evidence-based resources to select supportive materials for professional presentations.
  • Students will be able to effectively deliver a professional presentation using evidenced-based supportive materials and presentational aids.
  • Students will be able to describe principles of team dynamics, including team roles, to facilitate effective team functioning.
  • Students will be able to recognize one’s own values, beliefs, and biases and how they may affect mutual respect and communication within a team.
  • Students will be able to apply clinical reasoning and clinical judgment as they relate to content delivered in pre- and co-requisite nursing courses.


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