Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Success, 3e

INTRODUCTION Definition of Critical Thinking Critical thinking is a cognitive strategy by which you reflect on and analyze your thoughts, actions, and decisions. Critical thinking often is integrated into traditional linear processes. Linear processes usually follow a straight line, with a beginning and a product at the end. Some linear-like processes, such as the nursing process, are considered cyclical because they repeat themselves. Some formal reasoning processes include: • Problem Solv...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Success, 3e