Noticing
The ability to recognize that a situation is different, changed, and not of normal state.
Identifying signs and symptoms
Grouping together information with a common theme.
Clustering Related Information
Looking at two similar cases, identifying the subtle differences, and acting on them
Comparing and Contrasting
Comparing and sorting through information; ranking it in order of importance in order to decide what needs to be done first and what can wait
Setting Priorities
After actions/interventions have been performed, assessment data is collected again to determine if the interventions were effective.
Evaluating Data
Collecting pertinent data from various sources. This data is used as the basis for identifying issues/concerns, solving problems and making decisions.
Gathering complete and accurate data
Identifying mismatched data. Seeing if subjective data and objective data support each other.
Recognizing Inconsistencies
Looking at the big picture to consider possible complications for an individual patient. Must know common complications and consider individual differences.
(Predicting and) Managing Potential Complications
Asking someone else to do part of your job that is not part of their expected job assignment. In nursing, transferring authority to perform nursing duties to a competent UAP.
Delegating
Reflecting on what just happened, how the situation was handled, what lessons can be learned for use in similar situations in the future.
Evaluating and Correcting Thinking
An organized manner to collect data to make sure nothing is omitted or forgotten.
Assessing systematically and Comprehensively
Realizing that something doesn't seem quite right and taking action to determine if it is accurate or not.
Checking Accuracy and Reliability
Ambiguity refers to an unclear, uncertain, or vague situation. How much wiggle room do you have when applying a rule to a particular situation?
Judging How Much Ambiguity is Acceptable
Sleeping disorders, Problems with eating, Incontinence, Confusion, Evidence of Falls, Skin Breakdown
What is the SPICES tool
The order in which nurses do things
What is the Nursing Process
Looking at the big picture to consider possible complications for an individual patient. Must know common complications and consider individual differences.
Predicting (and Managing) Potential Complications
Deciding which information is pertinent or connects to the matter at hand. Nurses must sort out what information relates to the current problem or situation.
Distinguishing Relevant from Irrelevant
Nurses must consider legal, ethical, and professional guidelines when providing care. Nurses must work within the legal guidelines of the state's nurse practice act, as well as make judgements based on ethical and professional guidelines.
Using legal ethical and Professional Guidelines
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
What is ADPIE
Taking something for granted or hastily arriving at a conclusion without supporting evidence. A misconception.
Identifying Assumptions
Nurses must be able to sort through sort through clinical noise, act on important information, and disregard what's not important.
Determining the Importance of Information
Thinking with a purpose
What is Critical Thinking