NSE 12A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Critical Thinking

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Nursing
• Course: NSE 12A/B
• Professor: Michelle Hughes

Document Summary

Critical thinking: process in which you purposefully use specific thinking skills to make complex clinical decisions. Enables us to recognize emergent client situations, make clear, objective clinical decisions, and intervene appropriately to give safe, effective care. More than just a cognitive process of following steps but also willingness to engage in self- reflective inquiry. Use past knowledge, communication skills, new information, and observations to make these clinical judgments. Plays on values clarification because one should clarify their values in order to think more critically. Values clarification: process of evaluating personal values and personal reflection that results in greater self-awareness. Plays key role in communication and allows nurse to help patients identify their personal values, emotions etc. Clarifying values involves careful choices which reflect greater self-awareness and personal insight. Helps determine what matters the most and what priorities are guiding your life/decision making. Allows you to become more sensitive and understand of others values.