Critical Thinking in Nursing: A Cognitive Skills Workbook
Intended for students in the second semester of nursing courses, this textbook introduces the generic problem solving process and the nursing process, defines the principles of decision making, priority setting, and delegation, and illustrates the application of cognitive skills in processing clinical data and in various practice settings. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This text introduces nursing students to the cognitive skills, or "critical thinking," required of professional nurses. Using a practical approach and a nursing process framework throughout, the book provides a bridge between theory and the application of skills.Cognitive skills are presented in a competency-based, clinically oriented format, with emphasis on teaching critical thinking. Written at an accessible reading level, chapters end with a workbook section, to provide students with real-world applications of what they have learned. Case studies and checklists throughout aid the student in applying content.
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