Instructions: Assessment
Part 1 Interview { 1-2 pages}
Conduct an interview with a nurse you work with, a nurse in the program, and/or a family member who is a nurse. Your interview will focus on how your selected nurse uses professional communication in their practice. Construct a response reflecting on this interview. Your reflection should include descriptions of your feelings regarding the interview, descriptions of the verbal and nonverbal communication, and descriptions of communication skills employed.
Part 2 Professional communication and emotional intelligence
Construct a 1- to 2-page paper detailing the importance of professional communication and emotional intelligence in nursing. Your paper should connect to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses and your interview with your selected nurse. Your paper should address how effective communication and emotional intelligence impacts communication with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Parts 1 and 2 should be included in one document, and it should be submitted in APA format, including both citations and reference page. Please utilize the College of Nursing Writing Template.