Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
Curiosity:
- The desire, not just to know, but to understand
how and why, to apply knowledge.
Systemic Thinking:
- Uses an organized approach to problem solving,
rather than knee-jerk responses
Analytical:
- Applies knowledge from various disciplines,
approaches a problem by examining the parts ands seeing how they fit
together
Open-Minded:
- Willing to consider various alternatives
Self-confident:
- Sense of assurance that the problem solving
process produces a good conclusion/plan
Maturity:
- Recognition that many variables are at work in
patient situations, and sometimes the best plans do not work
Truth-seeking:
- Eager to know, asking questions, seeking
answers, reevaluates "common knowledge"
Nursing Process: Definition |
Critical Thinking
| Guidelines
Critical Thinking:
Characteristics
| Skills, Elements, Standards
Nursing Process: Assessment
| Nursing Diagnosis
| Planning
| Implementation
| Evaluation
Lecture
Outline Notes
Grades
John
Philip Tiongco, MD