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Critical Thinking and Writing in Nursing
Sixth edition
- Bob Price - Healthcare Education and Training Consultant
March 2024 | 216 pages | Learning Matters
Critical thinking and writing is central to effective nursing practice. Written specifically for nursing students, this book offers practical guidance on what it means to think critically as a nurse and how to apply this to study and practice. From critically reviewing literature for assessments to evaluating evidence to support decision-making in practice, the book provides a unique framework for developing essential critical skills.
Key features
• Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards
• Includes new guidance on developing resilience, reflective essays and practice templates and portfolios
• Filled with activities and student case studies demonstrating how to apply critical thinking and reflection in practice
• Innovative approach that introduces the different levels of critical thinking and reflection required of degree level study
Key features
• Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards
• Includes new guidance on developing resilience, reflective essays and practice templates and portfolios
• Filled with activities and student case studies demonstrating how to apply critical thinking and reflection in practice
• Innovative approach that introduces the different levels of critical thinking and reflection required of degree level study
Part 1: Understanding thinking, reflecting and writing
Chapter 1: Critical thinking
Chapter 2: Reflecting
Chapter 3: Scholarly writing
Part 2: Critical thinking and reflecting in nursing contexts
Chapter 4: Making sense of lectures
Chapter 5: Making sense of interactive enquiries
Chapter 6: Making clinical placements successful
Chapter 7: Making use of electronic media
Part 3: Expressing critical thought and reflection
Chapter 8: Critiquing evidence-based literature
Chapter 9: Writing the analytical essay
Chapter 10: Writing the reflective essay
Chapter 11: Writing the clinical case study
Chapter 12: Building and using your portfolio of learning
This book is well written and easy to understand for the students. Current evidence is used that aligns well to our programme.
Faculty of Education, Health & Well-being (Walsall), Wolverhampton University
March 27, 2024
Similar edition to previous ones but a good book to teach critical writing.
Health, Sunderland University
March 18, 2024
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