two strategies that you use in your nursing practice as a pediatric nurse, to effectively communicate with other members of your team, and with your patients.

Communication

For this assignment, describe two strategies that you use in your nursing practice as a pediatric nurse, to effectively communicate with other members of your team, and with your patients.  Instructions
•Describe two strategies that are used in your nursing practice to effectively communicate with members of your team and with your patients.
•Explain how the communication strategies reflect your knowledge of pharmacology policies and procedures, protocol, practice standards, and regulatory guidelines.
•Explain how the communication strategies demonstrate respect for others and cultural competence.
•Explain how the communication strategies ensure patient safety with regard to the delivery of pharmacological agents

Additional Requirements
•Length of paper: No more than 3 pages, not including the title page and reference page. •References: At least two scholarly references, including this week’s reading assignment. •Formatting: Follow proper APA style and formatting.

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I have included the two websites you need to reference in this discussion post. This post is to be at least 150 words with at least ONE APA source to reference throughout the post, and to reference in APA format at the end of the post as the reference.

Safe Medication Practices

For this discussion, review this week’s Internet resources, linked in the Resources, and answer the following questions:

• What do the Internet sites have in common and how do they take different approaches to providing information to health care workers about improve patient safety?
• Which of these sites would you be most likely to consult for policy development or education on safe medication administration for your current practice? Why?

http://www.massnurses.org/nursing-resources/nursing-practice/articles/six-rights

http://ismp.org/Tools/BestPractices/Default.aspx    (Click download once to go to the page)