NSCC Professional Communication in Health Professions is an adapted version of Communication for the Nursing Professional – 1st Canadian Edition, 2020
Cover Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash. Colorful Hands 2 of 3 / George Fox students Annabelle Wombacher, Jared Mar, Sierra Ratcliff and Benjamin Cahoon collaborated on the mural. Article: https://www.orartswatch.org/painting-the-town-in-newberg/
This open access textbook is intended to guide best practices in communication in the context of the nursing profession. The resource addresses communication theory, therapeutic communication and interviewing, and interprofessional communication as it relates to nursing. This resource is designed for students in undergraduate nursing programs. The project is supported and funded by the Ryerson University Faculty of Community Services Publication Grant.
Level of Organization
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Communication and Communication Theory in Nursing
Chapter 2 – Therapeutic Communication and Interviewing in Nursing
Chapter 3 – Interprofessional Communication in Nursing
About the Authors of Communication for the Nursing Professional published by Ryerson University
Jennifer Lapum, PhD, MN, BScN, RN, Professor, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oona St-Amant, PhD, MScN, BScN, RN, Associate Professor, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Michelle Hughes, MEd, BScN, RN, Professor, School of Community and Health Studies, Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joy Garmaise-Yee, DNP, MN, RN, CNE, Professor, Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing, George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Charlotte Lee, PhD, BScN, RN, Assistant Professor, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Acknowledgments
Meera Chawda, BScN student, Student Assistant, Ryerson University
Linn Clark, Editor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Frances Dimaranan, BScN student, Student Assistant, Ryerson University
Ann Ludbrook, Copyright and Scholarly Engagement Librarian, Ryerson University
Jeevan Marway, BScN, RN, MN Student, Artist and Infographic expert, Ryerson University
McKenzie Quevillon, BScN, RN, MN student, Multimedia Developer, Ryerson University
Nada Savicevic, MA Interactive Design, MArch, BScEng, Educational Developer, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Ryerson University
Hilary Tang, BScN, RN, The Hospital for Sick Children, Front Cover Artist
Sally Wilson, Web Services Librarian, Ryerson University
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