Effective Listening: Five Lessons from the Best.
For many nurses, especially when workloads are high, it can be difficult to listen carefully to patients. Federally mandated Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys that help determine insurance reimbursement are asking patients how carefully their nurses listened. For Christian nurses, effective listening demonstrates the compassion, understanding, and care modeled by Jesus. An exploration of Jesus' responses reveals five ways Christ effectively listened to people that can guide nurses.
Kittie W. Watson, PhD, is president and founder of Innolect Inc., a global leadership and organizational development firm. She has published numerous books, articles, and training materials, and facilitates retreats on Listening as a Healing Ministry and Building Christian Community. She can be reached at kittiew@innolectinc.com.
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