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NP2 - Communicator

Unit 1 - Nurse as Communicator

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What are the five types of groups discussed in this lecture? Work groups, Support groups, Self-help groups, Education groups, Professional groups.
What are the five advantages of groups discussed in this lecture? 1. Easy and inexpensive exchange of information. 2. Face to face communication 3. Promote cohesiveness 4. Forum for constructive problem solving 5. Promotes ownership
What are the five disadvantages of groups discussed in this lecture? 1. Individual opinions influenced by others. 2. Individual identity obscured. 3. Formal & informal role and status positions evolve. 4. Foster dependency 5. Personality conflicts.
Work groups: Teams consist of a group of people with ___ ____ ____. A common purpose.
What does a interdisciplinary team consist of? Members with different areas of expertise who meet for a common purpose.
What is a committee? A work group with a specific task.
What are some examples of support groups? Grief, AA/NA, Disorders (mental or physical), Family, Work-related.
How does a member of a support group behave? Members discuss and listen actively without giving advice or passing judgment.
What are some examples of self-help groups? Weight Watchers, Smoking cessation, AA/NA. Often overlaps with support groups.
What are some examples of professional groups? ANA (American Nurse's Association), AACN (American Association of Critical Care Nurses), ORN
What factors can influence communication? Gender, cultural background, Organizational culture, climate.
What are the three styles of learning? Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic
Name the seven group roles. Information Giver/Seeker, Opinion Giver/Seeker, Energizer, Elaborator, Coordinator, Orienteer, Recorder
What are the stages of the group process? Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning.
What is "forming"? A stage of the group process that involves forming expectations and boundaries.
What is "storming"? A stage of the group process that involves tension, conflict, and confrontation.
What is "norming"? A stage of the group process that involves positioning, goal setting, and cohesiveness.
What is "performing"? A stage of the group process that involves actual work, relationships, group maturity.
What is "adjourning"? A stage of the group process that involves closure and evaluation.
What are the three communication personalities? Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-Faire
Which communication personality tells others what to do? Autocratic
Which communication personality involves group members in planning and carrying out activities? Democratic
Which communication personality asks before telling? Democratic
Which communication personality offers opinions only when requested? Laissez-faire
Which communication personality limits discussion on ideas and new ways to do things? Autocratic
Which communication personality promotes a sense of teamwork? Democratic
Which communication personality does not seem to be in charge? Laissez-faire
If a group does not experience a feeling of teamwork, that group's leader is likely which communication personality? Autocratic
Which communication personality uses threats and manipulation? Autocratic
Which communication personality leaves the team floundering? Laissez-faire
Which communication personality is appropriate when a team is highly skilled and can perform on their own? Laissez-faire
Which communication personality is stressful on employees? Autocratic
Which communication style is good for critical situations in which the team must respond quickly and without question? Autocratic
Which communication style results in higher employee turnover? Autocratic
What are some traits of an aggressive style of communication? Everyone should like me, I am never wrong, I've got rights but you don't, Closed-minded, Poor listener, Interrupts, Bossy, Moves in people's space, Glares and stares, Domination, Humiliation
What are some traits of a passive style of communication? Don't make waves, Don't disagree, Others have more rights than I do, Indirect, Always agrees, Doesn't speak up, Apologetic, "I'll try", Builds dependency in relationships, Slowly loses self-esteem, Not well-liked
What behaviors and traits does a positive communicator show? Supportive, Direct, Sensitive, Considerate, Descriptive, Specific, Healthy Timing, Listens, Gives specific positive feedback, Doesn't procrastinate
What are some considerations for giving feedback? Clarity, Emphasize the positive, Be specific, Focus on behavior rather than the person, Refer to the behavior that can be changed, Own the feedback, Avoid generalizations, Be careful with advice
What are characteristics of an Open Style Receiver? Open, Responsive, Accepting, Respectful, Engaged, Active Listening, Thoughtful, Interested, Sincere
What are characteristics of a Closed Receiver? Defensive, Attacking, Denials, Disrespectful, Closed, Inactive listening, Rationalizing, Patronizing, Superficial
What are the characteristics of assertive communication? I am valuable and so are you, I have rights and so do you, Effective active listening, States limits and expectations, Non-judgmental, Trusts self and others, Confident, Self-aware, Open natural gestures, Direct eye contact, Feels motivated and
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