Staying Cool Under Fire: How Well Do You Communicate? (1 Hour)

We have talked a lot about communication styles in our leadership class. We have discussed how there are differences even between men and women on how they lead and that may be because of different communication styles. Understanding communication styles is important for a nurse to effectively lead her team. This course discussed barriers to effective communication and tools to better communication. There were little clinical vignettes that gave examples of excellent communication and poor communication. I took away from this class that everyone needs to be continually working on improving their communication skills. Communication is essential for a nurse to be an effective leader.