Non Verbal Communication In Nursing

To become a professional worker in the nursing industry you must be able to adhere and demonstrate particular qualities. Murdoch University offers support for potential and current students and make sure they meet the Universities requirements. The requirements needed to study Bachelor of Nursing at Murdoch University you must follow the eight domains of inherent requirements of each course. One of these requirements being ‘verbal communication’, effective and efficient verbal communication in English is an essential requirement to provide safe delivery of care (http://www.murdoch.edu.au/School-of-Health-Professions/Our-Courses/Nursing/Nursing-Inherent-Requirements/#ethical). Students must demonstrate that they are able to understand and respond

Another requirement that is needed to study the course is ‘non-verbal communication’ effective non-verbal communication is fundamental to nursing and needs to be respectful, clear, attentive, empathetic, honest and non-judgmental. (http://www.murdoch.edu.au/School-of-Health-Professions/Our-Courses/Nursing/Nursing-Inherent-Requirements/#communication). Students must demonstrate that they are able to recognise, interpret and respond appropriately to behavioural cues this includes recognising and and responding appropriately in all learning environments. Non-verbal communication consist of facial expressions, eye contact, being mindful of space, time boundaries and body movements and gestures promotes trust in academic, work and professional relationships (http://www.murdoch.edu.au/School-of-Health-Professions/Our-Courses/Nursing/Nursing-Inherent-Requirements/#communication). These non-verbal communication points not only makes it easier for students to communicate but it displays respect and empathy to others and develops trusting

There are many ways to communicate and deliver your message, this can either be through verbal, non-verbal or written communication. I have demonstrated verbal communication by attentively listening to my peers while they speak. Active listening was a major part of verbal communication I had to make sure I answered any questions asked or I even ask questions when I was unsure of the topic. Non-verbal communication meaning the act of using facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, being mindful of space and body movements. Throughout my studies I was given a role to act as if I wasn’t able to verbally communicate, this was difficult but with the use of non-verbal communication I was able to successfully deliver my message across. I believe that having these qualities make me suitable to become a registered nurse. There are times where clients aren’t able to verbally communicate with you and that’s why non-verbal communication comes to play. You are able to to verbalise through hand gestures, body language or facial expressions (http://www.murdoch.edu.au/School-of-Health-Professions/Our-Courses/Nursing/Nursing-Inherent-Requirements/#communication). This ties back to the time where I was volunteering at a age care facility some clients slur their speech which is difficult to understand at times, I found that using hand gestures and excellent eye contact