Communication

Module 1 Admitting patients
This module is the first of four modules that deal with aspects of the four steps in the nursing process; assessment; planning; implementation and evaluation. The module focuses on key skills that international nurses need to help them assess patients more effectively.
Nursing – Module 1 Admitting patients
Theme Building rapport Page titles Focus How to start an interview How to get your style right How to show interest How to prepare for interviews Gathering personal details Focus How to ask questions How to avoid making mistakes How to gather accurate information Gathering medical information Focus How to use questions effectively How to show you‘re listening How to ask questions and listen well Writing notes for admissions forms Focus How to record patient information How to choose the right words Assessing patient needs Focus How to gather information How to understand patient assessment forms How to complete patient assessment forms How to build vocabulary Page reference 1.1 1.2 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9, 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.16 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.24 1.25, 1.26 1.27 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35, 1.36 Lr/L1.6a; Lr/L1.3a; Lr/L1.2d; Lr/L1.4a; Sc/L1.2b; Sc/L1.3b Rt/L1.5a; Rt/L2.7a; Rw/L2.3a Wt/L2.7a; Wt/L2.8a Rw/L2.1a; Rw/L2.3a Lr/L1.6a; Wt/L1.2a; Wt/L1.4a; Wt/L1.6a; Wt/L1.7a Rw/L1.2a Lr/L1.1b; Lr/L2.2d; Sc/L1.2b; Sc/L2.3b Rt/L1.5a; Lr/L1.1b; Lr/L2.2b Lr/L1.2b; Sc/L1.2b; Sc/L2.3b Lr/L1.2d; Sc/L1.2b; Sc/L1.1a Lr/L1.3a Lr/L1.3a; Sc/L1.2b Sc/L1.1a; Sd/L1.1b Lr/L1.2b; Sc/L1.1a; Sc/L1.1c; Lr/L1.6a Lr/L1.6c Sc/L1.1c; Sd/L1.1b; Sc/L1.1a ESOL

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Module 1 Admitting patients

Skills checklist
These are some of the skills you will need when admitting patients in your workplace. Tick the skills you feel confident with now and the ones you need to practise.
Skills for planning care for patients Theme 1 Building rapport Start an interview, introducing yourself and explaining the purpose of the interview Adapt your style of