NUR 600 – Scholarly and Professional Communication in Nursing is a graduate-level course in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at the University of Tampa. The course examines the principles and practices of scholarly and professional communication in nursing. Students will learn about the different types of nursing communication, the principles of effective communication, and the strategies for communicating with a variety of stakeholders.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of NUR 600 – Scholarly and Professional Communication in Nursing, students will be able to:
- Define and explain key concepts in scholarly and professional communication in nursing
- Identify and analyze the different types of nursing communication
- Apply the principles of effective communication to nursing practice
- Develop strategies for communicating with a variety of stakeholders
- Write and present scholarly and professional nursing papers
- Critique and evaluate scholarly and professional nursing literature
Course Resources
- Textbook: Nursing Communication: Skills for Practice and Education (4th Edition) by Susan Bakken, Bonnie Ciliska, and Margaret Craft
- Handouts
- PowerPoint presentations
- Online resources
- Guest speakers
Prerequisites
NUR 600 requires the following prerequisites:
- Current RN license
- Enrollment in the MSN program
