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Critical thinking in nursing: classroom tactics that work

J Abegglen1, C O'Neill Conger

  • 1Brigham Young University, College of Nursing, Provo, UT 84602-5423, USA.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|December 31, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This study details a comprehensive critical thinking (CT) format developed for a Community Health Nursing course. It offers practical insights for nursing educators on integrating CT skills throughout the curriculum.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Critical Thinking Skills

Background:

  • Critical thinking (CT) is a core competency in nursing education.
  • Past nursing education focused on content coverage over CT skill development.
  • Defining, developing, and assessing CT in nursing students remains a challenge for educators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of a novel CT format within a Community Health Nursing course.
  • To provide a holistic approach to fostering CT, moving beyond single assignments or theoretical perspectives.
  • To share practical experiences, including challenges and insights, for integrating CT into nursing curricula.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a semester-long, integrated CT format in a Community Health Nursing course.
  • Documenting the emergent development, including problems, pitfalls, and new insights.
  • Sharing practical experiences and changes throughout the course teaching.

Main Results:

  • The article presents a complete package for CT development, not just isolated tools.
  • It details the practical application and evolution of the CT format over a semester.
  • The authors share specific challenges and successful adaptations encountered during implementation.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive, integrated approach can effectively foster CT in nursing students.
  • Sharing practical teaching experiences provides valuable guidance for curriculum development.
  • Educators can infuse CT skills by adopting and adapting such comprehensive formats into their nursing courses.

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