Critical Thinking - Why are so many students struggling?

Nursing Students General Students

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  1. For Nursing Students - Do you feel you are taught how to critically think by your nursing professors/instructors?

    • 0
      Yes! My school/professors/instructors taught me how to critically think.
    • 2
      Kind of... I learned that we must use critical thinking, but I am not sure I really know how.
    • 1
      No! Although I've heard the words "Critical Thinking", I have no idea what that means.
    • 0
      Critical what?!? I have no idea what you're talking about.

  2. For Nursing Professors/Instructors - Do you feel that your program does a good job of developing critical thinking in your students?

    • 0
      Yes! We offer specialized critical thinking focused assignments, curriculum, consortiums, and workshops throughout the nursing program.
    • 2
      Kind of... It's difficult to teach critical thinking. Some students are better at it than others.
    • 0
      Not really. Since the content presented in a very fast-paced manner, it is difficult to structure assignments surrounding application and analysis leveled questions, case scenarios and simulation.
    • 1
      No! Most assignments and curriculum is designed at the recognition/recall and comprehension level. Students can barely retain enough material to pass their exams.

  3. For Nursing Students - Which of the following activities do you feel would help you to really make connections and improve critical thinking?

    • 3
      Simulation
    • 3
      Hands-on Skills Lab and Clinical
    • 2
      Case Scenarios
    • 1
      Attending a program-long Critical Thinking Consortium/Workshop

  4. For Nursing Professors/Instructors - Which of the following assignments/activities do you think would help to improve critical thinking in students the most?

    • 2
      Simulation
    • 2
      Hands-on Skills Lab and Clinical
    • 1
      Case Scenarios
    • 2
      Facilitating a program-long Critical Thinking Consortium/Workshop

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This poll is to collect some basic feedback regarding critical thinking from the perspective of students as well as educators. 

Please complete the poll questions, and leave comments. 

I am interested in learning your thoughts surrounding the topic of critical thinking.

Best,

Damion

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