My notebook by Makayla Hawkins

Critical thinking

makaylach67 — 2024-09-17 20:13:23 UTC

Critical thinking to me is thinking OUTSIDE the BOX. Using every piece of information you have to see the bigger picture.

Why critical thinking is essential

makaylach67 — 2024-09-17 20:20:23 UTC

Critical thinking is essential to patient safety and being able to use your knowledge to continue to grow as a nurse and be able to recognize s/s earlier and apply treatment for your next pt.

Types of reasoning in critical thinking

makaylach67 — 2024-09-17 20:25:12 UTC

*Reasoned thought-uses the facts and does not allow emotions to get in the way

*Clinical judgment-nursing knowledge based on experience

*Critical thought-Experience, knowledge, and skills required in order to think critically

Reasoning in a clinical setting

makaylach67 — 2024-09-17 20:28:25 UTC

Reasoned thought can be used when you are in a situation that you may not agree with like abortion but you do not allow your emotions to get in the way on your thinking

Clinical judgment could be a situation you have seen before and you are quicker at making a decision

critical thought you experience, knowledge, and skills you have gathered overtime that you can use in a situation

Attributes of a critical thinker

makaylach67 — 2024-09-17 20:36:14 UTC

*Diligent pursuit of evidence and information- Seeks relevant evidence and information and collaborates with experts

*Rational thought-knowledge gathered from experience that helps predict likely outcomes

*Reflection- reflecting to see what areas you can improve on

*Intuitive thought(gut feeling)- experience gained over time that is considered a sixth sense to help identify patterns

Why reflection is considered an essential attribute

makaylach67 — 2024-09-17 20:38:50 UTC

Reflecting is really essential on improving practice to help patients with similar situations in the future and being able to act faster and more efficient.

RED model

makaylach67 — 2024-09-17 20:42:48 UTC

R—recognize assumptions
E—evaluate arguments

D—draw conclusions

Applying RED model

makaylach67 — 2024-09-17 20:46:05 UTC

Recognize what is factual and not factual, evaluate both sides of the argument to see which side supports the claim, and finally with the evidence you have gathered make a conclusion

Deductive reasoning

makaylach67 — 2024-09-17 20:53:40 UTC

I would asses the patient vital signs, ask where is the pain located and quality of pain, and do a thorough head to toe. With the information from my assessment I would draw it to a conclusion and focus on what my pt is needing and develop a plan of care.

How would you use cultivated thinking

makaylach67 — 2024-09-17 20:59:49 UTC

Make sure I have thought of every possible way that could of caused a problem for my pt, include my team as well and their thoughts, and using the facts and evidence I have gathered from my assessment, labs, and pt history.

Reflective exercise

makaylach67 — 2024-09-17 21:02:38 UTC

I am a newly grad nurse so I have not had the opportunity to make a quick decision so at this time I would go to an expert nurse and get an opinion on how I should go about to make the decision.