Conversations in Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
Marilynn Jackson(Author)
Springer Publishing Company
Published on 16. March 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
296 pages
978-0-8261-2436-4 (ISBN)
Description
This work is designed to present the many facets of critical thinking in a dynamic question/answer format. It offers the kind of experience you might have if you had a consultant nearby and were able to ask those practical, down-to-earth questions.
Reviews / Votes
"Gives sound, practical advice for how to develop and promote critical thinking skills and how to attract, develop and keep the best critical thinkers on your team. (The authors) are to be congratulated on shining a collective spotlight on how to improve thinking and performance." From the Foreword by Rosalinda Alfaro-LeFebre, MSN, RN"More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
816 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8261-2436-4 (9780826124364)
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Content
Preface / Foreword / About the Editors Part I / Walking Around the Elephant: Defining the Characteristics of Critical Thinking / Defining the Concept of Critical Thinking / Attitudes and Indicators / Assessment and Skills - What Makes a Critical Thinker? / Critical Thinking Models and Their Application Part II / Developing the Elephant: Strategies for Facilitating Critical Thinking at All Levels / Phases of Development / Learning Strategies to Promote Critical Thinking / Critical Thinking and Test Construction / Novice Nurse Learning Experiences / Staff Perceptions and Effects / Overcoming Barriers and Identifying the Resistance Part III / Putting the Elephant to Work: Practical Applications in the Field of Health Care / Individual and Organizational Accountabilities / Setting Priorities / Selecting Practice Issues for Critical Thinking Application / Collaborating for Effective Resolution / Evidence-Based Practice / Research and the Role of Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment Part IV / Appreciating the Benefits of the Elephant's Work: Attracting, Developing, and Maintaining the Best Critical Thinkers on the Clinical Team / Staff Satisfaction and Critical Thinking / Recruitment and Retention Appendix / The Elephant Dances With Creative Ideas!