By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN An experienced nurse was bemoaning the lack of critical thinking skills demonstrated by novice nurses. So what are you doing about this I asked? The ability to be an astute critical thinker does not happen over night. It is a skill that grows when novices receive good coaching. This has become very challenging recently as there are fewer … [Read more...]
How To Foster Better Critical Thinking
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Several weeks ago, I attended a nursing community forum where workforce issues were being discussed. When asked about challenges, the nurse leaders talked about the need to develop stronger critical thinking skills in their staff to deal with the growing complexity in the healthcare environment. The frantic pace of healthcare today has … [Read more...]
Promoting Critical Thinking Skills in Nursing
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." Albert Einstein If you talk with any group of nurse leaders, the challenge of promoting critical thinking with their nursing staff will inevitably enter the conversation as a key concern. A nurse leader recently told me about a sentinel … [Read more...]
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