Facilitation Skills and informatics
Parts 1 and 2 have the same questions. However, you must answer with references and different writing, always addressing them objectively, as if you were different students. Similar responses in wording or references will not be accepted.
The number of words in each paragraph should be similar
Part 1: Facilitation Skills – Using Questions, Genuiness, and Silence
1. Define:
a.Open-ended questions
b. Closed-ended questions
c. Questions that seek clarification; give examples of each.
2. Discuss the importance of being genuine and authentic with clients.
a. Describe a time when someone was not genuine with you.
3. Describe when allowing silence is useful.
The number of words in each paragraph should be similar
Part 2: Facilitation Skills – Using Questions, Genuiness, and Silence
1. Define:
a.Open-ended questions
b. Closed-ended questions
c. Questions that seek clarification; give examples of each.
2. Discuss the importance of being genuine and authentic with clients.
a. Describe a time when someone was not genuine with you.
3. Describe when allowing silence is useful.
The number of words in each paragraph should be similar
Part 3: Nursing informatics
1. Define nursing informatics (One paragraph)
2. Describe the importance of informatics to nursing practice (Two paragraphs)
Parts 4 and 5 have the same questions. However, you must answer with references and different writing, always addressing them objectively, as if you were different students. Similar responses in wording or references will not be accepted.
The number of words in each paragraph should be similar
Part 4: Facilitation Skills – Using Questions, Genuiness, and Silence (Write in the first person)
Topic: Tell me something about yourself that might surprise me.
Role: Therapist (female)
Client: Female
When listening to your client’s responses, you should practice using short silences. This means that whenever the client stops speaking, you (the therapist) should pause for six to eight seconds (counting quietly to yourself) before asking a follow-up question. During this period, the client is free to add any details to their story. You (the therapist) will then need to wait for another opportunity to ask a follow-up question.
What to Submit:
1. Reflect on areas of strength (One paragraph)
a. Using open questions
b. Expressed understanding before asking questions
2. Reflect on areas of improvement (Two paragraphs)
a.Using close questions
b. Allowed Silence
Part 5: Facilitation Skills – Using Questions, Genuiness, and Silence (Write in the first person)
Topic: Tell me something about yourself that might surprise me.
Role: Therapist (female)
Client: Female
When listening to your client’s responses, you should practice using short silences. This means that whenever the client stops speaking, you (the therapist) should pause for six to eight seconds (counting quietly to yourself) before asking a follow-up question. During this period, the client is free to add any details to their story. You (the therapist) will then need to wait for another opportunity to ask a follow-up question.
What to Submit:
1. Reflect on areas of strength
a. Using close questions
b. Asked one question at a time
2. Reflect on areas of improvement
a.Using open questions
b. Expressed understanding before asking questions