Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking in nursing can be described as the process of the thinking and skillfully applying observations, past experiences and knowledge to provide quality health care and safe nursing practice. Dr. Patricia Benner (1982) proposed the theory which highlighted the importance of hands on experience earned during practice and the stages of expertise nurse progresses. The challenges for a nurse are increasing as they asked to carry out more work in less time. Berkow et. Al (2011), identified three important forces which is forcing the nurses to achieve more tasks in less time. The rapid reduction in the job ...