Critical Thinking in the Pediatric Unit: Skills to Assess, Analyze, and Act (Critical Thinking (HcPro))

Description

The pediatric unit is a complex environment, requiring nurses to display unique skills and abilities yet there is very little literature available for pediatric professionals. With Critical Thinking in the Pediatric Unit: Skills to Assess, Analyze, and Act, you will raise the standard of professional nursing practice and teach clinical care providers how to function at a higher level by developing nurses critical thinking abilities. Critical Thinking in the Pediatric Unit is a new, easy-to-read resource that explains the principles of critical thinking and how to encourage nurses to use critical thinking methods. This essential book covers how to lead classroom sessions training new graduate nurses and experienced nurses in developing critical thinking skills, including successful classroom processes and learning strategies. It also includes workbooks and handouts to supplement classroom learning. Critical Thinking in the Pediatric Unit provides strategies for managers and nurse educators to use in developing critical thinking skills during orientation and beyond and includes tools and resources for ongoing development.