Strategies, Techniques, & Approaches to Critical Thinking: A Clinical Reasoning Workbook for Nurses (Strategies, Techniques, & Approaches to Thinking)

By Sandra Luz Martinez de Castillo and Sandra Luz Martinez de Castillo EdD RN

Book Overview

Approx. 278 pages Step-by-step approach to developing critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and clinical reasoning, skills walks you through an instructor-led application of the author's research-based critical thinking model. Over 100 true-to-life progressive cases build as complications occur and encourage critical thinking skills in the clinical setting. Emphasis on prioritization and delegation helps you master these essential skills emphasized on the NCLEX(R) Examination. Integrated NCLEX(R) Examination review reinforces application of knowledge to clinical situations and prepares you for the state boards. NEW Updated content throughout reflects the most current clinical practice, including nationally accepted clinical treatment guidelines. NEW Enhanced organization features reorganized and renumbered clinical situations for easier navigation and improved clarity. NEW Evaluation section (Section 7), now provided for students, helps reinforce skills developed throughout the book. NEW In-text cues to the author's critical thinking model provide references to the research-based critical thinking model inside the front cover. NEW Icons have been streamlined for greater consistency, clarity, and intuitiveness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455733903
• ISBN13: 9781455733903
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 9.0"