Communication is a key element for ensuring patient safety. In this course, you will learn to develop the professional communication skills you need to prevent errors and avoid patient injuries while gaining a full understanding of how communication is tied to desired clinical outcomes. This Nursing homestudy course, Communication for Nurses: Prevent Harmful Events and Promote Patient Safety, has been approved for 5.0 Nursing Contact Hours by Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #30. It is a textbook-based course that may be started at any time during the year.The student is responsible for purchasing the book (Communication for Nurses: Prevent Harmful Events and Promote Patient Safety, ISBN: 978-0803620803) in a format of their choice in order to complete the course. Please review book options prior to registering for this course. Other course materials are mailed to the student within approximately 10 working days of registration and students then have 8-weeks to complete their coursework. Upon completion, students return the completed post-test and evaluation form in the provided postage-paid envelope. The test is reviewed and graded, and based upon a passing score, a certificate is issued. No refunds are issued after the materials are mailed out at the start of a Homestudy course, therefore, the listed refund date on any confirmation does not apply. IMPORTANT: It is vital that you make sure your mailing address in our system is current.