{"product_id":"critical-thinking-in-nursing-9780781740425","title":"Critical Thinking in Nursing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis text introduces nursing students to the cognitive skills, or \"critical thinking,\" required of professional nurses. Using a practical approach and a nursing process framework throughout, the book provides a bridge between theory and the application of skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCognitive skills are presented in a competency-based, clinically oriented format, with emphasis on teaching critical thinking. Written at an accessible reading level, chapters end with a workbook section, to provide students with real-world applications of what they have learned. Case studies and checklists throughout aid the student in applying content.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit One BASIC CONCEPTS OF COGNITIVE SKILLS 1\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1 Critical Thinking 3\u003cbr\u003e Definition 3\u003cbr\u003e Relationship to Problem Solving and Decision Making 3\u003cbr\u003e The Critical Thinker 4\u003cbr\u003e Intellectual Standards in Thinking 4\u003cbr\u003e Process of Critical Thinking 7\u003cbr\u003e Skills of Critical Thinking 9\u003cbr\u003e Pitfalls in Critical Thinking 10\u003cbr\u003e Summary 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Problem Solving 19\u003cbr\u003e Definition 19\u003cbr\u003e Nursing Process 19\u003cbr\u003e Decision Making 20\u003cbr\u003e Steps in the Problem-Solving Process 20\u003cbr\u003e Problem-Solving Strategies 23\u003cbr\u003e Pitfalls in Problem Solving 24\u003cbr\u003e Summary 25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Decision Making 37\u003cbr\u003e Definition 37\u003cbr\u003e Differentiating Decision Making From Problem Solving 37\u003cbr\u003e Factors Influencing Decision Making 38\u003cbr\u003e Characteristics of an Effective Decision Maker 38\u003cbr\u003e Decision Making in Nursing 38\u003cbr\u003e Approaches to Participative Decision Making 39\u003cbr\u003e Decision-Making Tools 40\u003cbr\u003e Process of Decision Making 40\u003cbr\u003e Errors in Decision Making 45\u003cbr\u003e Summary 47\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Priority Setting 59\u003cbr\u003e Definition 59\u003cbr\u003e Time Management 59\u003cbr\u003e Prioritizing Patient Needs 60\u003cbr\u003e Prioritizing Nursing Diagnoses 61\u003cbr\u003e Priority Activities 65\u003cbr\u003e Multitasking 66\u003cbr\u003e Prioritizing Within the Nursing Process 67\u003cbr\u003e Pitfalls in Priority Setting 69\u003cbr\u003e Summary 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit Two COGNITIVE SKILLS IN THE NURSING PROCESS 85\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5 Nursing Process Applications 87\u003cbr\u003e Definition 87\u003cbr\u003e Role of the Nursing Process 89\u003cbr\u003e Steps of the Nursing Process 90\u003cbr\u003e Care Plan 101\u003cbr\u003e Pitfalls 101\u003cbr\u003e Summary 105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Delegation 121\u003cbr\u003e Definition 121\u003cbr\u003e Principles of Delegation 122\u003cbr\u003e Five Rights of Delegation 123\u003cbr\u003e Obstacles to Delegation 127\u003cbr\u003e Delegation Procedure 128\u003cbr\u003e Summary 135\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Communication 149\u003cbr\u003e Levels of Communication 149\u003cbr\u003e Verbal Communication 149\u003cbr\u003e Collaboration 150\u003cbr\u003e Report Skills 151\u003cbr\u003e Conflict Resolution 153\u003cbr\u003e Physician Notification 154\u003cbr\u003e Written Communication 157\u003cbr\u003e Summary 157\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Patient Teaching 171\u003cbr\u003e Applying the Nursing Process 171\u003cbr\u003e Learning Needs Assessment 172\u003cbr\u003e Analyzing Needs 178\u003cbr\u003e Outcome Identification 179\u003cbr\u003e Planning the Lesson 179\u003cbr\u003e Implementing the Educational Session 181\u003cbr\u003e Evaluating the Educational Process 181\u003cbr\u003e Summary 183\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit Three APPLICATION OF COGNITIVE SKILLS 195\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9 Applying Clinical Reasoning to Various Practice Settings 197\u003cbr\u003e Definition 198\u003cbr\u003e Reasoning 198\u003cbr\u003e Guidelines for Decision Making 198\u003cbr\u003e Application of Cognitive Skills 201\u003cbr\u003e Clinical Reasoning Applications 203\u003cbr\u003e Evaluating the Workload 203\u003cbr\u003e Knowledge and Ability for Varied Settings 204\u003cbr\u003e Pitfalls in Clinical Reasoning 205\u003cbr\u003e Summary 206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10 Ethical Decision Making 229\u003cbr\u003e Definition 229\u003cbr\u003e Ethical Guides 230\u003cbr\u003e American Nurses Association Code of Ethics 232\u003cbr\u003e Critical Thinking 235\u003cbr\u003e Process of Ethical Decision Making 236\u003cbr\u003e Ethics Committees 238\u003cbr\u003e Frequent Areas of Dilemma 238\u003cbr\u003e Self-Determination 238\u003cbr\u003e Professional Caregiver Issues 240\u003cbr\u003e Pitfalls in Ethical Decision Making 241\u003cbr\u003e Summary 241\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11 Applying Nursing Judgment in Clinical Settings 257\u003cbr\u003e Definition 258","brand":"Lippincott Williams and Wilkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527455580503,"sku":"9780781740425","price":87.02,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780781740425.jpg?v=1731867906","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/critical-thinking-in-nursing-9780781740425","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}