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The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

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You’ll explore the core interpersonal skills for nursing and professional competencies that define everyday care. From ethical advocacy to communication skills in nursing, this course equips learners with the required soft skills for nurses to build trust, navigate complex care situations, and deliver person-centered care in diverse clinical settings. Learn how to communicate effectively with patients, families, and teams using tools like active listening, culturally responsive strategies, and SBAR communication in nursing. You’ll also examine the importance of communication skills in nursing, especially when managing conflict, addressing emotional distress, and working collaboratively. Beyond communication, you’ll explore cultural competence in healthcare, patient advocacy, and holistic care, including how to support individuals facing cognitive decline, language barriers, or emotional challenges. This practical foundation reflects what the fundamentals of nursing truly look like in real-world practice, and prepares you to meet the challenges nurses face with empathy, professionalism, and confidence.

Syllabus

  • Fundamentals in Nursing Practice
    • Explore what the fundamental of nursing look like in practice, from career pathways and care settings to the ethics, specialisms, nursing soft skills, professionalism that define everyday practice
  • Communication in Healthcare
    • Learn the core teamwork and communication skills in nursing and beyond: the competencies every healthcare professional needs to collaborate effectively and deliver compassionate, coordinated care
  • Holistic Nursing Essentials
    • Learn how to deliver inclusive, holistic, person-centered care by combining emotional awareness and cultural competence in healthcare to deliver holistic support for diverse patient needs

Taught by

Hilary Gupte, Maxwell Boardman, Chloe Barrett, and Olivia Bradbury

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