Critical Thinking in Nursing: Case Studies Across the Curriculum

Critical Thinking in Nursing: Case Studies Across the Curriculum
ISBN-10
0805385371
ISBN-13
9780805385373
Series
Critical Thinking in Nursing
Category
Medical / Nursing / General
Pages
308
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
Prentice Hall Health
Author
Carol J. Green

Description

Helping today's nursing professional acquire essential critical thinking skills for solving both common and more complex health problems, this innovative and insightful workbook contains 92 real-life cases which address all aspects of nursing care (i.e., assessment, analyzing data, planning care, evaluating benefits and possible consequences of care), and demonstrate the cognitive and affective components that influence critical thinking. KEY TOPICS: Contains an introduction to critical thinking, an historical overview of critical thinking, and an in-depth discussion on the affective and cognitive components of critical thinking. Uses critical thinking language throughout; bases all material on critical thinking theory; and fosters both attitude and cognitive critical thinking within each case. Organizes case studies by major nursing specialties--adult health, community and home-care, maternal-newborn, pediatrics, and mental health nursing--and presents many activities and questions within each case to stimulate critical thinking skills. Includes practice sessions, detailed chapter summaries, and a book/Internet link that provides regularly updated material. MARKET: For nurses specializing in adult health, community and home-care, maternal-newborn, pediatrics, and mental health.

Get the book

Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Search the book
eBay.com
eBay.com
Search the book

Other editions

Similar books