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Critical Thinking in Nursing Education. CT in Introductory Courses. Defined in HEAL 1000 CT used in Dosage Calculations Course Students are taught how to begin thinking using the Nursing Process. Critical thinking and the Nursing Process Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation
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CT in Introductory Courses • Defined in HEAL 1000 • CT used in Dosage Calculations Course • Students are taught how to begin thinking using the Nursing Process
Critical thinking and the Nursing Process • Assessment • Diagnosis • Planning • Implementation • Evaluation
Strategies to develop CT • Case studies • Role playing • Small group discussions • Explore ethical issues • Simulations in the lab • Lectures: Scaffolding story telling analogies For example…
What happens to blood flow with a PDA? • This is the path that some blood will take when the Ductus remains open, rerouting some blood back to the lungs. • What happens as a consequence?
Many faculty members are learning how to • Use lab simulation equipment to supplement and enhance clinical learning • Develop support via Web CT • Develop learning tools such as games
Future for the Nursing Department • Improved CT will potentially improve our students’ State Boards Exam results • We will be prepared for our next NLN accreditation