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Purpose of Resource

1. To inform you about critical thinking (CT); what it is, how it relates to nursing, how to assess your skills, and how you can apply these skills in nursing education and practice.

2. To help you assess your critical thinking skills and help you apply these skills in your education and practice.

3. To engage you in exploring critical thinking resources that will foster and support your development of critical thinking skills

4. To create a discussion area for you to share your ideas and experiences on specific topics related to critical thinking with other students and faculty

Reflections in Use

As you navigate the features of this resource, you may wish to consider these questions:

Who do I know that is a critical thinker? What characteristics or traits would describe this person?

What does critical thinking mean to me? How does it differ from "normal" thinking?

When do I use critical thinking? Do I use it in writing papers, taking exams, reading assignments, doing presentations, practicing skills, caring for patients?

How can I assess my thinking skills and improve them?

Why are critical thinking skills essential in nursing?