NSE 11A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Scientific Method, Frankfurt School, Nursing Process
12 Sep 2016
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Readings: arnold and boggs & potter and perry chapter 11. Critical thinking: can be defined as a process or a set of skills that often require logic to make accurate clinical judgments. But also includes skills such as nurses disposition (asking questions), being well informed, honestly with personal biases and willingness to think differently and reconsider. An attempt to continually improve and apply knowledge when faced with difficulties in patient care - lifelong learners * Recognizing an issue exists, analyzing information, evaluating information and making conclusions. Evidence informed practice: knowledge you"ve acquired through research and clinical expertise. Will aid you in making accurate and appropriate decisions. Interpretation: collecting data, looking for patterns to organize the data, and clarifying data. Analysis: be open-minded when looking at data, do not make assumptions, make sure the data supports what you predict, and if not, always consider other options.
