Group Communication Reflective Essay

Looking at the online assessment tools, the first one is the conflict management tool. This assessment placed myself in the compromising style approach. I was not surprised by this result because I have always known my approach to any conflict is to find a common ground. However, I can see how they state that no one ever is satisfied because each party has to walk away with not getting want they wanted. Although, I think that this prevents conflict from not getting resolved, and allows for open communication.
Communication is the next assessment tool completed, and scored a fifty-one. Thus, placing me in the middle category where it states that I am proficient at communicating but at times have problems communicating. This is another took that I am not surprised by the
As a vital area to my role, and the foundation in my opinion, to nursing communication more effectively is something I should do now rather than later. On a daily basis I am communicating with other registered nurses, personal care assistants, administration staff, physicians, therapist, families and most importantly patients. Hiding and trying not to communicate with these individuals not only hinders me in providing care, but it prevents me from fulfilling the basic need of nursing. Today I can communicate effectively one-on-one with individuals, although there are times I need to repeat what I need to say. When it comes to group communication today, that is something that still makes my heart race, my face turns red, and my breathing labored. Unfortunately, I do get this way in huddle before a shift. I understand how important it is to not be this way, and that the huddles are important to teamwork communication. I hope by the end of the semester my communication has improved, and that I experience a decrease in anxiety symptoms when communicating with