course material

1. Foundational Interpersonal Skills and Nonverbal communication in
nursing (Due 20 hours)
The number of words in each paragraph should be similarParts 1 and 2 have the same
questions. However, you must answer with references and different writing, always
addressing them objectively, as if you were different students. Similar responses in wording
or references will not be accepted.The number of words in each paragraph should be
similarParts 3 and 4 have the same questions. However, you must answer with references
and different writing, always addressing them objectively, as if you were different students.
Similar responses in wording or references will not be accepted.The number of words in
each paragraph should be similarParts 5 and 6 have the same questions. However, you
must answer with references and different writing, always addressing them objectively, as
if you were different students. Similar responses in wording or references will not be
accepted.APA format1) Minimum 7 pages (No word count per page)- Follow the 3 x 3 rule:
minimum of three paragraphs per pageYou must strictly comply with the number of
paragraphs requested per page. The number of words in each paragraph should be
similar Part 1: minimum 1 page Part 2: minimum 1 page Part 3:
minimum 1 page Part 4: minimum 1 page Part 5: minimum 1 page and one
paragraph Part 6: minimum 1 page and one paragraphSubmit 1 document per
part2)¨******APA norms The number of words in each paragraph should be
similar All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraph The
writing must be coherent, using connectors or conjunctive to extend, add information, or
contrast information. Bulleted responses are not accepted Don’t write in the first
person Don’t copy and paste the questions. Answer the question objectively, do not
make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraphSubmit 1
document per part3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify
the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and
academic sources, including universities and data banks) ********************************It
will be verified by SafeAssign (Identify the percentage of similarity of writing with any other
resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks)4)
Minimum 3 references (APA format) per part not older than 5 years (Journals, books) (No
websites)All references must be consistent with the topic-purpose-focus of the parts.
Different references are not allowed.5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to
the question. Start your answer on the same line, not the next Example:Q 1. Nursing is

2. XXXXXQ 2. Health is XXXXQ3. Research is…………………………………………………. (a) The
relationship between……… (b) EBI has to6) You must name the files according to the part
you are answering: Example:Part 1.doc Part
2.doc__________________________________________________________________________________Parts 1 and
2 have the same questions. However, you must answer with references and different
writing, always addressing them objectively, as if you were different students. Similar
responses in wording or references will not be accepted.Part 1: Foundational Interpersonal
Skills in Nursing1. Describe three things to observe as you listen to clients (One
paragraph).2. List three ways to attend or communicate involvement to clients (One
paragraph)3. Describe why groups are an effective way to conduct counseling (One
paragraph) a. Explain Skills development groups i. How you would go about forming
the group.Part 2: Foundational Interpersonal Skills in Nursing1. Describe three things to
observe as you listen to clients (One paragraph).2. List three ways to attend or
communicate involvement to clients (One paragraph)3. Describe why groups are an
effective way to conduct counseling (One paragraph) a. Explain Skills development
groups i. How you would go about forming the group.Parts 3 and 4 have the same
questions. However, you must answer with references and different writing, always
addressing them objectively, as if you were different students. Similar responses in wording
or references will not be accepted.Part 3: Foundational Interpersonal Skills in Nursing
(Write in the first person)Five paragraphs per pageActivity 1: Practice Being MindfulAt any
moment, you can drop in and practice mindful listening. Simply stop what you are doing,
close your eyes, and try to see how many sounds you can hear around you and within you.
Notice if there are judgments arising and try not to attach to them. Stay with the flow of
sounds for as long as you can. (approximately 5 minutes)Activity 2: Practice Active
ListeningHave your partner shares a story of something emotional that happened. You will
listen and practice the following techniques: Demonstrating listening through body
language and nonverbal responsesReflecting back the content of what the partner
sharedReflecting back the emotions that the partner sharedIt’s important to check in with
your partner after you’ve reflected to be sure that it’s accurate.1. Describe during the two
activities what did you notice (One paragraph)a. Activity 1: Anxietyb. Activity 2: Interest in
listening2. What were the areas of strength? (One paragraph)a. Activity 1: self-control to
reduce anxietyb. Activity 2: Ability to identify emotions in the story3. What were the areas
of weakness? (One paragraph)a. Activity 1:Difficulty focusing on soundsb. Activity 2:
Difficulty avoiding intervening during the telling of the story4. What are areas you could
make improvements? (One paragraph)a. Activity 1: Concentrationb. Activity 2: Listen
without judging5. How will you make those improvements? (One paragraph)Part 4:
Foundational Interpersonal Skills in Nursing (Write in the first person)Five paragraphs per
pageActivity 1: Practice Being MindfulAt any moment, you can drop in and practice mindful
listening. Simply stop what you are doing, close your eyes, and try to see how many sounds
you can hear around you and within you. Notice if there are judgments arising and try not to
attach to them. Stay with the flow of sounds for as long as you can. (approximately 5
minutes)Activity 2: Practice Active ListeningHave your partner shares a story of something
emotional that happened. You will listen and practice the following

3. techniques: Demonstrating listening through body language and nonverbal
responsesReflecting back the content of what the partner sharedReflecting back the
emotions that the partner sharedIt’s important to check in with your partner after you’ve
reflected to be sure that it’s accurate.1. Describe during the two activities, what did you
notice? (One paragraph)a. Activity 1: Anxietyb. Activity 2: Interest in listening2. What were
the areas of strength? (One paragraph)a. Activity 1: self-control to reduce anxietyb. Activity
2: Ability to identify emotions in the story3. What were the areas of weakness? (One
paragraph)a. Activity 1:Difficulty focusing on soundsb. Activity 2: Difficulty avoiding
intervening during the telling of the story4. What are areas you could make
improvements? (One paragraph)a. Activity 1: Concentrationb. Activity 2: Listen without
judging5. How will you make those improvements? (One paragraph)Parts 5 and 6 have the
same questions. However, you must answer with references and different writing, always
addressing them objectively, as if you were different students. Similar responses in wording
or references will not be accepted.Part 5: Nonverbal communication in nursing1.
Abstract (One paragraph)2. What is personal space for a communicator? (One paragraph)3.
Describe the steps you will take to change your use of personal space across a variety of
contexts to be a better communicator (Two paragraphs)Part 6: Nonverbal communication
in nursing1. Abstract (One paragraph)2. What is personal space for a communicator? (One
paragraph)3. Describe the steps you will take to change your use of personal space across a
variety of contexts to be a better communicator (Two paragraphs)