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NURcritical thinking
nursing and critical thinking
Question | Answer |
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critical thinking | process that encompasses analysis, problem solving, clinical decision making, evaluation, and self reflection |
problem solving | usually only 1 right answer, usually follows standard |
critical thinking | several alternatives, usually creative, doesnt allow an exact standard, thinking out of the box |
a critical thinker... | raises vital questions and problems, gathers and assess relevant info using abstract ideas to interpret effectively, thinks open mindedly, communicates effectively, well reasoned |
5 ways to become a critical thinker | total recall, habits, inquiry, new ideas and creativity, knowing how you think |
total recall | remembering facts or where to find them |
habits | thinking approaches that are repeated so often they become second nature, allows one to do things without figuring out a method each time, accepted way of doing things |
inquiry | examining issues in depth, questioning the obvious |
new ideas and creativity | trying it a new way instead of a traditional way, improves efficiency |
knowing how you think | point of view, assumptions you tend to make, elaborate on ideas, biases |
great nursing | creative, individualized, critical thinking, go beyond good safe nursing skills |
nursing process | assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation |
how does anxiety affect thinking capabilities | increased anxiety limits thiinking capabilities |
what are some good nursing habits | treat pt as individuals not as diagnosis, avoid bias and assumptions, ask questions, seek info |