When you look at this video clip ask yourself what is being communicated between the actors or between the actors and the audience. What importance does nonverbal communication have for nurses? Wat can we convey with a look, a sniff, a raised eyebrow? How important is it that we remain aware of our body language, gestures, facial expressons, and posture? How about tone of voice? Describe a situation where communication took place between you and another person without a word being exchanged.
As a cinical instructor I have communicated a great deal through facial expressions and raised eyebrows! Should I give the injection here (the look on the students face, the needle poised over the skin) No not there! (the slight shake of the head, the raised eyebrow-all with the smile on the face for the patient). How about here? (a movement of the hand, a tilt of the head, a waiting expression) Yes, that is fine! (Big smile, slight nod, eyebrows down). Now it is your turn!
Reference:
SunshineStudiosInc. (2007, December, 8) Nonverbal communication. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfDWQG47pAQ
Nurse Educator,
ReplyDeleteI currently do not have sound on my computer so I watched the video without sound. There is so much conveyed even when you can not hear. The male and female exchange awareness and tension but are approaching each other. The young girl apprehensive to leave the familiar but pulled forward and then in awe of what she experiences. Apprehesion left behind. And my favorite, the machine winking, we are in this together with the human look of surprise.
Much can be said without uttering a word. When nonverbal and verbal direct in the same way the communication is enhanced. When the nonverbal does not match the message is not as reliable and it may impact additional communication.
Thank you so much for your comment. I actually think that watching the video without sound is an ideal way to get the point about non-verbal communication!
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