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Ontario Tech University
   
    Dec 06, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Calendar 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Calendar
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HLSC 1050U – Professional Communication for Nurses


Professional communication in nursing occurs across a range of contexts using a multitude of modalities. This course will support learners to meet the requirements of both academic and professional communication. Standards, competencies, guidelines, and best practices associated with professional nursing communication in the context of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship will be explored. Implications associated with use of social media will be discussed. Essentials of academic writing, including structuring and referencing written communication in accordance with the American Psychological Association (APA) conventions will be reviewed. Approaches to professional communication will be applied through a variety of simulated and case based patient and professional situations. Teaching-learning within the context of nursing practice and the development of patient teaching plans will be presented. Learners will be exposed to the use of technology for professional communication.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Credit restriction(s): HLSC 2030U  and HLSC 1701U  



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