Assertive Communication

MNmom3boys · Jan 11, 2008

It sounds interesting to me. (But, then my first degree is Business Communications.) I can only imagine that the class would be helpful to you - we spend most of the day communicating in either spoken or written form!

PS my DH would probably tell you that I am addicted to school as well, as he has paid for, or helped pay for three different degrees over the years... :stdy:

P_RN, ADN, RN · Jan 11, 2008

I would be quite happy to never, ever stop learning. All knowledge does not come from school as we all know. However when you are paying good money to get credit for a course I think you made the right step. My very last semester in RN school we had an instructor who actually did NOT want to go out on the floor and let us be with patients. We ended up cramming with videos from a retired instructor just to catch up enough to graduate. That was a LONG time ago, but that portion of the SBTP exam is what most of us scored the highest on.

You did a good thing choosing something that will definitely help you in your career. And so what you are addicted to learning/school? There are many worse things out there.

misslo · Jan 11, 2008

You did a good thing choosing something that will definitely help you in your career. And so what you are addicted to learning/school? There are many worse things out there.

I think both LOL! I LOVE going to school and I love learning. It did take growing up though to learn that I loved it. I'm not set to go back until next week, and have been going crazy! In fact, I am driving my family nuts with all of the new foods I have learned to cook! Yes, I have been spending my break learning new recipes! It's almost like I crave knowledge. Maybe I should join Education Annon...LOL

MissLo

sharona97, BSN, RN · Jan 12, 2008

misslo,

Love your post. Enlightenment in any area of life,career,family,you know only benefits those who actually practice what they have learned.

You will be well-remembered by your patients with your positive outlook on life.

Best of luck in your schooling!

Always Learning, RN · Jan 12, 2008

my husband thinks I am addicted to school

:roll Too Funny! My hubby says the same thing, as evidenced by the screen name!

Just graduated with my BSN in December and if it were not for the NCLEX review course I just took, I think I would be going through D/T's about right now!:grn:

One of the things I like most about this field is there is ALWAYS lots to learn, I have already signed up for all sorts of classes through the hospital and I am still waiting for my authorization to test!

I think that an assertiveness class would be an EXCELLENT choice for an elective, I can think of so many times that I wish I were able to communicate more assertively that was also tactful. I can imagine countless situations in the clinical setting that this would be so much benefit!

Good luck with school, like someone else stated there are MUCH worse things to be addicted to.

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:stdy:Anxiously Awaiting NCLEX!

x_coastie · Jan 12, 2008

The class you want to take sounds very interesting and valuable (not just for nursing, but life in general.) You are wise to avoid instructors you don't get along with. Your transcripts are forever and risking a poor grade is not worth it. I always use Myspace professor grading to check out my teachers before signing up for any classes. And so far the student reviews have been dead on.

Best of luck

Agnus · Jan 12, 2008

Ok so, my husband thinks I am addicted to school . I had to drop a class this semester as the instructor I was given when I signed up for classes ended up snapping and well, long story short, is not teaching this semester. I was given a choice to take an instructor that I don't like (our teaching/learning style doesn't mix) or drop the class until next semester. I opted for the latter. I couldn't stand the thought of having so many days in between classes/clinincals (CNA) so I opted to take an Assertive Communication class. Has anyone taken a class like this? Has it helped with your career? It actually sounds like a real neat class and well, I reckon it can't hurt.
MissLo

Yes I took it while I was in nursing school. (not required) It was wonderful. I was surprised that many were taking it under court order for anger management. Assertive communications was not at all what I thought it was. Nor is it what I hear many uninformed people describe or refer to when they speak of being assertive.

It was one of the most valuable course I have ever taken.

WYDiceDancer · Feb 19, 2008

I will warn you to be careful with your "assertive" communication. As I have recently found out, being clear and to the point can be taken as rude when your co-workers choose to be passive.

sharona97, BSN, RN · Feb 20, 2008

I will warn you to be careful with your "assertive" communication. As I have recently found out, being clear and to the point can be taken as rude when your co-workers choose to be passive.

Or the point can be taken as aggresively given. :idea:

misslo · Feb 20, 2008

Well, one of the things I have learned thus far in class is that there is a difference between assertive and aggressive, but what people thought to be assertive was actually aggressive. I truley do not believe that speaking your mind is a horrible thing as long as it is done with tact. Also, something we learned about today is that we are not responsible for others reactions to assertive communication. If me telling you that I don't like something that you are doing to me upsets you, then it is your problem not mine. (not meaning this for anyone specific). I always took others feelings into consideration and not my own and have regretted it as my feelings were kept silent. I think if assertive communication is used properly, then it wont create chaos. But then again, who knows!

MissLo