DOS2- WEEK THIRTEEN- ECTP AND CPNRE Exam 2024

DOS2- WEEK THIRTEEN- ECTP AND CPNRE Exam 2024 Definition of Thinking -Answer-Any type of mental activity and can be as mindless as daydreaming, random, aimless, uncontrolled, may not remember thoughts Definition of Critical Thinking -Answer-controlled reasoning purposeful, goal directed judgements/ decisions made based on fact questioning attitude an 'aha moment' Why critical thinking? nurses must: -Answer-Respond to unexpected situations Adapt and change Be innovative - Find new solutions Prioritize Solve problems Advocate for clients Levels of critical thinking -Answer-*basic critical thinking*- learner trusts the experts to have the answers concrete thinking based on rules and principles *complex critical thinking*- analyze and examine choices more independently/ consider other options/ weigh benefits and risks/ realize that conflicting solutions may exist *commitment*- anticipate the need to make choices without help of others/ assumer responsibility and accountability for these choices/ choose an option based on alternatives and stand by your choice