Topics About 'Critical Thinking'.

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 t...

I love evaluating things in life through the lens of "risk vs benefit". In health care, decision-making...comparing risk to benefit... takes on special meaning since there is no room for error in an environment where way too many errors are known to ...

New Grads Lack Critical Thinking ... Why? Actually, it's expected and part of their development. Patricia Benner says new grads are in the Novice stage for about 6 months. Novices are rule-based and inclined to follow instructions without questio...

Hello everyone. I'm new to the site. Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare for the ATI Critical Thinking Exam? I'm re-entering a different nursing school & I have Fundamentals & Med Surg under my belt. I'm thinking it may be "think like...

In fact, critical thinking is fundamental in helping you pass the NCLEX and becoming a safe and effective nurse! To emphasize how fundamental critical thinking is to being a proficient nurse, let's take a quick review at the basic systematic fou...

Have you ever tried to change the ingredients in your mother’s chicken pot pie recipe and lived to hear the repercussions of such a malevolent crime? The answer is probably yes. But following what appears to be an act of treason from the perspective ...

So do you think ER or ICU nurses use more critical thinking? Who do you think uses more knowledge of patho, pharm, disease processes, etc? Especially if you’ve worked both, I’d love your insight.

I am a nurse with just about a year and half experience as a working RN. My first position was working LTC/skilled nursing, and I absolutely hated it. I felt I didn't learn much and I was overwhelmed more and more everyday. I left and found a subacut...

I want to get a gauge on how students develop their critical thinking. Although I do my readings, take practice tests using multiple systems and websites to understand the material and prepare for exams, I still get poor marks. The professors do not ...

Hello, I am 27 and have been a nurse for 5 years, 4 years med surg tele travel and 1 year hospice. I have been pretty unhappy with my nursing jobs through the years. I finally realized that I love the mental part of nursing and healthcare, I always ...