Nursing 1160A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Problem Solving, Decision-Making, School Violence
9 Dec 2016
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The action of using ones mind to produce thought. The art of analyzing & evaluating with a view of improving it. Not about what you think, but more about how you think it. Being willing to change on a topic is learning. Allows us to learn from our success and our failures, which involves reflection. Helps us to identify and evaluate reason for arguments. 3 levels of ct: basic (first year nurses) Engaging with people that are experts in terms of nursing and trusting that the info be given is accurate: complex, commitment. 5 components of ct: specific knowledge base. Practice of observing (sensing, talking with, reflection: competencies. Understanding scientific methods, problem solving, decision making, diagnostic reasoning, clinical interference: qualities/attitudes, standards. Presents logical reasons and evidence to support a viewpoint. The development of critically analytical conversation (i. e. not a fight with a sibling) Issue- problem or controversy about which people disagree (includes any premises)
