Scripts

A Tool for Cognitive Rehearsal

Smith, Charlene M. DNS, MSEd, WHNP, RN-BC, CNE

Dr. Smith is Associate Professor, Wegman’s School of Nursing, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, New York.

The author discloses that she has no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.

E-mail: [email protected].

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 42(12):p 535-536, December 01, 2011. | DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20111118-03

Scripts, as a tool for cognitive rehearsal, can prepare staff and students to improve communication in critical patient or family encounters, situations requiring standardized communication for patient safety, and circumstances where interpersonal conflict exists.