title: Communication as a progressive curriculum concept.
abstract: The authors discuss the challenges faced by educators regarding which communication skills are needed and how to teach those skills. They describe communication as a progressive concept in an undergraduate baccalaureate curriculum. The description includes class content, teaching strategies, and clinical application of communication theory and communication skills.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Thies
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Williams-Burgess
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans