Critical Thinking
The ability to think in a systematic and logical manner
What is critical thinking
Methodical way to solve problems using reasoning
What is scientific method
Conducting patient care safely and autonomy
What is Confidence
A writing tool that develops critical thought and reflection by clarifying concepts
What is reflective journaling
The ability to turn over a subject in your mind and think about it seriously
What is reflection
A patient has not taken medications for three days and the nurse has to solve the reason why the patient has not been following treatment guidelines
What is problem solving
Questioning a healthcare providers order with a recommendation
What is risk taking
Regularly meeting with peers to discuss and examine work experiences.
What is meeting with colleagues
Knowledge based on research or clinical experience
What is evidence based practice
When your critical thinking leads to problem resolution
What is decision making
Being cautious of an easy answer clarify your information
What is perseverance
Visual representation of patient problems and interventions that show a relationship
What is concept mapping
Apply reasoning while looking for patterns to emerge in assessment data collection
What is interpretation
This begins once you gather information about your assigned clinical patients
What is diagnostic reasoning and inference
Always asking why
What is curiosity
Question and test your own knowledge and beliefs
What is integrity
Ability to reflect on your clinical experiences and connecting your actions with outcomes.
What is self-regulation/self-reflection
Careful reasoning that allows the best patient outcomes
What is clinical decision making
Being willing to acknowledge you need more information to make a decision
What is humility
Original thinking
What is creativity