NURS 307 Communication Skills in Nursing

This introductory course is designed to prepare the student to demonstrate effective written and oral/visual communication skills. Competency in basic skills of using technology as a method of communication is included. Emphasis is placed on the importance of effective communication and documentation, and the role of technology in healthcare. This is a Writing Intensive course that meets the Tier Three second course (WI3) requirement according to Gardner-Webb University's Writing Intensive Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). Class hours: 3; Clinical hours: 0; Credit hours: 3.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

BIOL 105, BIOL 203, BIOL 204; NURS 239, NURS 240, NURS 261, NURS 262, NURS 263, and NURS 339.

Corequisites

NURS 342, NURS 343, NURS 344, and NURS 345

Designations

IL3, WI3

Offered

Fall