Conversations in Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment / Edition 1

by Marilynn Jackson, Donna Ignatavicius, Bette Case

Overview

Conversational in style, this book presents the many facets of critical thinking a dynamic question/answer format, answering the practical questions that challenge nurses on a daily basis. Conversations in Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment invites readers to be thoughtful participants as knowledgeable and experienced nurse authors offer advice for how to develop and promote critical thinking skills, how to work creatively within teams, and even how to attract, develop, and retain the best critical thinkers on their team.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763738716
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	11/14/2005
Edition description:	1E
Pages:	297
Sales rank:	894,236
Product dimensions:	7.12(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

Healthcare Consultant, Intuitive Options


DI Associates, Inc.


Educational Innovations for Healthcare

Table of Contents

Preface
Foreword
About the Editors
Part I: Walking Around the Elephant: Defining the Characteristics of Critical Thinking
1. Defining the Concept of Critical Thinking
2. Attitudes and Indicators
3. Assessment and Skills - What Makes a Critical Thinker?
4. Critical Thinking Models and Their Application

Part II: Developing the Elephant: Strategies for Facilitating Critical Thinking at All Levels
5. Phases of Development
6. Learning Strategies to Promote Critical Thinking
7. Critical Thinking and Test Construction
8. Novice Nurse Learning Experiences
9. Staff Perceptions and Effects
10. Overcoming Barriers and Identifying the Resistance

Part III: Putting the Elephant to Work: Practical Applications in the Field of Health Care
11. Individual and Organizational Accountabilities
12. Setting Priorities
13. Selecting Practice Issues for Critical Thinking Application
14. Collaborating for Effective Resolution
15. Evidence-Based Practice
16. Research and the Role of Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment

Part IV: Appreciating the Benefits of the Elephant’s Work: Attracting, Developing, and Maintaining the Best Critical Thinkers on the Clinical Team
17. Staff Satisfaction and Critical Thinking
18. Recruitment and Retention

Appendix: The Elephant Dances With Creative Ideas!

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"…Gives sound practical advice for how to develop and promote critical thinking skills…and how to attract, develop and keep the best critical thinkers on your team. (The authors) are to be congratulated on shining a collective spotlight on how to improve thinking and performance."
From the Foreword by Rosalinda Alfaro-LeFebre, MSN, RN