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Outcomes evaluation: measuring critical thinking.

M A Miller1

  • 1School of Professional Studies, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Colorado.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|December 1, 1992
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This study shows that a baccalaureate registered nurse program significantly improves students' critical thinking skills. Gains were noted in recognizing assumptions and deductions, highlighting the program's effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Higher Education Pedagogy
  • Cognitive Skill Development

Background:

  • Higher education, including nursing programs, is increasingly focused on measurable educational outcomes.
  • Critical thinking is a key outcome identified as essential for professional nursing practice.
  • Assessing the impact of nursing curricula on student critical thinking is vital for program improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effect of a baccalaureate registered nurse program on the development of critical thinking skills in students.
  • To identify specific areas of critical thinking that show significant improvement.
  • To explore the relationship between academic performance and critical thinking gains.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental design was employed, testing students' critical thinking skills at the program's entry and exit points.

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  • Standardized critical thinking assessments were administered to measure skill levels.
  • Statistical analyses, including t-tests and correlation, were used to determine significance and relationships.

    • Main Results:

    • A statistically significant increase in overall critical thinking skills was observed from program entry to exit (p < 0.05).
    • Significant gains were specifically identified in the subtests of 'Recognition of Assumptions' and 'Deductions' (p < 0.05).
    • A positive correlation was found between nursing Grade Point Average (GPA) and post-test critical thinking scores (p < 0.05), accounting for 4% of the variance.

    Conclusions:

    • The baccalaureate registered nurse program effectively enhances critical thinking abilities among students.
    • Curriculum and pedagogical strategies within nursing education should be intentionally designed to foster critical thinking.
    • Further research may explore specific teaching methods that most effectively promote critical thinking in nursing students.