To discuss:
The communication skills needed by the nursing student to improve to ensure to function as a member of the patient care team and obtain assistance when needed?
Case summary:
The nurse extern finds that 44-year-old patient Mrs. M, who had recently undergone surgery for uterine cancer is not treated properly. The patient also developed postoperative complications. The patient and the patient’s family are unhappy due to the lack of answers from their surgeon. Hence, the nurse extern acts herself as the nurse advocate in order to advocate for her patient.
To discuss:
How will the nurse extern respond when the patient’s surgeon, experienced nurses, nurse practitioner, or experienced nurses were not responsive to her concerns?
To discuss:
The special talents used by the nurse extern to promote a well-functioning interdisciplinary team?

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