Critical Thinking For The Student Nurse

This course is designed to assist Registered Nurse and Registered Practical nursing students apply theoretical based knowledge within the clinical setting. One of the biggest issues facing nurses in the work force today is their ability to understand, analyze and apply their nursing based knowledge in stable and acute care environments. Participants will be offered the opportunity to identify core strengths and area weakness through engagement and evaluation of current nursing practices and modalities of care. The goal of this course is to help participants develop a framework for clinical success and the ability to effectively and efficiently provide an increased level of care to the population that they service. Participants will be introduced to the following learning objectives:

• Understanding the clinical setting
• Preparation for clinical
• Common obstacles to clinical success
• Making the most of every clinical experience
• The "why" syndrome
• The importance of visualization
• The quick and dirty approach
• Understanding your patients concerns
• The top down assessment
• The circle of critical thinking
• The evaluation process
• Effective documentation
• A typical day on the unit/floor
• Advocacy
• The power of networking