NUR1102 Literacy and Communication for Healthcare Forum Post Analysis

This assignment presents a student's forum post from the NUR1102 Literacy and Communication for Healthcare course, focusing on digital footprint reflection and communication strategies in nursing practice. The student reflects on changes in their online behavior, demonstrating improved professional judgment and empathy. The post also outlines the planning for an oral presentation, detailing the importance of non-verbal and verbal communication strategies, along with the application of the grief and loss framework for effective patient care. The document includes a thesis statement and main points related to the usage of nursing progress notes and the grief and loss framework. References to relevant literature are also provided to support the student's analysis and arguments. This resource is available on Desklib, a platform offering AI-based study tools for students.

Running head: FORUM POST
FORUM POST
Name of the Student:
Name of the University:
Author note:

1FORUM POST
Activity 1
Upon careful examination of post across USQ and non-USQ platforms, I could observe
noticeable change in the nature of my postings since last year. Adequate patient engagement at
the workplace with patients as well as adhering to my nursing curriculum, has taught me the
value of patient centered care, empathy and reflection in the improvement of nursing practice.
Considering the same, any of my non-USQ posts which casually seemed to discriminate unique
demographic and cultural characteristics were deleted by me, after careful reflection of the
consequences of my actions. Indeed as per Standard 1.1 and Standard 1.2 of the NMBA
Standards of Practice, adherence to reflection, patient centered and cultural competent care aids
in the qualitative improvement of nursing practices (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia,
2019).
Activity 2
For successful completion of the oral presentation, the two specific tasks which are
required to be completed include:
1. The details of the effective non-verbal and verbal communication strategies undertaken
by the nurse for adhering to the care disseminated to Mr. Perkins for improved reader
understanding of existing care status and transition of care into aged care facility in the
patient.
2. An explanation and justification of the details underlying the usage of the grief and loss
framework for initiating the transition of care of Mr. Perkins into the aged care facility.

2FORUM POST
Thesis Statement: Collective usage of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies
along with the administration of the grief and loss framework will aid in effective identification
of existing patient status and adequate care plan formation for the concerned patient.
Hence, the major draft points would include the following:
1. The usage of Nursing Progress Notes is a useful method for outlining the existing clinical
conditions and care requirements of the patient, along with improvement of verbal and
non-verbal communication between the patient, nurses and allocated health professionals.
However, the same is associated with both negative and positive outcomes, both of which
must be considered (Goodwin, 2019).
2. The usage of grief and loss framework is an effective tool for alleviation of bereavement
in patients through incorporation of principles of patient centered care and therapeutic
relationships by health professionals (Mitchell, 2018).

3FORUM POST
References
Goodwin, D. L. (2019). Documentation skills for nursing students. Nursing made Incredibly
Easy, 17(2), 16-21.
Mitchell, M. B. (2018). “No One Acknowledged My Loss and Hurt”: Non-death Loss, Grief, and
Trauma in Foster Care. Child and adolescent social work journal, 35(1), 1-9.
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. (2019). Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia -
Professional standards. Retrieved from
https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/codes-guidelines-statements/professional-
standards.aspx.