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Communication and Competencies Across Undergraduate BSN Programs and Curricula
The Journal of Nursing Education
|November 1, 2021
Summary
Health communication instruction in nursing programs is mostly knowledge-based, not skills-based. This study highlights the need for clear definitions to develop essential communication competencies for nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Communication
Background:
- Investigated health communication instruction in entry-level Baccalaureate (BSN) programs.
- Assessed the current state of communication training within nursing curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and evaluate health communication instruction in US-based BSN programs.
- Identify inconsistencies and gaps in communication training.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional descriptive study of US BSN programs.
- Utilized a three-step process: surveys of program directors and simulation directors, and course title/description analysis.
Main Results:
- Communication instruction is predominantly knowledge-based, lacking a skills-based focus.
- Significant ambiguity exists in defining the scope of communication instruction.
- Variability noted in the integration of communication content across nursing courses.
Conclusions:
- A clear definition of health communication skill development is crucial for measuring nursing competency.
- Current knowledge-based approaches conflict with competency-based nursing education models.
- Standardization of communication training is needed for effective skill development in BSN programs.
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