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A computer simulation for teaching critical thinking skills

P A Weis1, J Guyton-Simmons

  • 1Department of Anesthesia, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, USA.

Nurse Educator
|May 16, 1998
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Teaching critical thinking in nursing is challenging. This study introduces a computer simulation to effectively develop critical thinking skills in nursing students without risking patient safety.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Medical Simulation
  • Cognitive Skills Development

Background:

  • Critical thinking is an abstract skill, posing challenges for standardized teaching methods.
  • Limited clinical time and patient safety concerns restrict traditional skill development opportunities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the development and application of a computer simulation designed to enhance critical thinking in nursing students.
  • To explore computer simulations as an efficient pedagogical tool for nursing education.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel computer simulation program.
  • Implementation of the simulation for nursing student training.
  • Evaluation of simulation effectiveness in fostering critical thinking.

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Main Results:

  • Computer simulations provide an efficient method for teaching complex cognitive skills.
  • The simulation effectively stimulates critical thinking development in nursing students.
  • This approach conserves valuable clinical training time and ensures patient safety.

Conclusions:

  • Computer simulations offer a viable and effective solution for teaching abstract skills like critical thinking in nursing.
  • Simulation technology can augment traditional clinical training, improving educational outcomes.
  • This method addresses the limitations of clinical time and patient risk in nursing education.