Nursing 1070A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Interpersonal Communication, Group Dynamics, Eye Contact
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Lifelong learning process(tech, social norms, patient pop changes) Affects therapeutic relationships (+/-) (essence of nursing, helping relationship with patients) Patient-nurse relationship is based on caring, mutual respect, dignity. Intentionality (willful and active process not passive, must think about doing it) Taking initiative (use the power and use it appropriately) Questioning beyond the surface (dig deep, don"t be afraid to ask questions that need to be asked) Interrupting contextual constraints (checking your biases, be aware of stereotypes) Need to commit to increasing relational capacity (realize you will impact people, always move it forward) Curiosity, perseverance, creativity, self-confidence, independence, fairness, integrity, humility. Interpersonal communication can be challenging (will be hard as a nurse) 5 senses = sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell. Culture (you are a product of your fam) What, when, where, why, how to convey messages. Includes use of symbols to give/receive meaning (gestures/eye contact)