Importance of Critical Thinking.pptx

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Importance of Critical

Thinking

Cellanie P. Janson,RN


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Objectives

At the end of the discussion we

will be able to:

Determine the importance of

critical thinking in nursing

Know the importance of critical

thinking in other aspects

Identify the different

Intellectual Standards of

critical thinking


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Question


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CRITICAL THINKING... Why

is it important in nursing?

CriticalThinking

Solve theproblem

Reconstruct,Innovate and

Develop

Safe andquality of

Care


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Points related to importance of

developing critical thinking

A high-performance workplace

requires workers who have a

solid foundation in thinkingskills.

In all settings nurses must take

on new responsibilities,collaborate with diverse

individuals, and make more

independent decisions.


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Critical thinking is the key to

preventing and resolving

problems. Key player in designing and

implementing more effective

and efficient health caresystems.


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The complexity of care today

requires knowledgeable

individuals who are thoughtoriented rather than task-

oriented.

Critical thinking is crucial topassing tests that demonstrate

that you re qualified to

practice nursing


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Rewards of learning to think

CRITICALLY

Gain confidence

Be safe and autonomous

Improve patient outcomes and

your own job satisfaction


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Thinking (Philosophy)

Critical thinking is a domain-

general thinking skill

Critical thinking is veryimportant in the new

knowledge economy.

Critical thinking enhanceslanguage and presentation

skills


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Thinking (Philosophy)

Critical thinking promotes

creativity

Critical thinking is crucial forself-reflection


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Why is Critical Thinking

Important? (Education)

To learn is to

think.

To think poorly is

to learn poorly.

To think well is to

learn well.

All content, to be

learned, must be

intellectually

constructed.

Memorizing IS

NOT learning.

Underlies reading,

writing, speaking,

and listening . . .

the basic

elements of

communication,learning and

education


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Why is Critical Thinking

Important? (Education)

Helps us uncover

bias and prejudice

Is a path to freedom

form half-truths,

prejudice anddeceptions

Creates the

willingness to

change one point ofview as we continue

to examine and re-

examine ideas that

may seem obvious.

Takes time and the

willingness to say

three essential words:

I don't know.

Enables us to

distinguish between

fact and opinion, ask

good questions, make

detailed observations,

uncover assumptions

and define their

terms, and make

assertions based on

sound logic and solid

evidence


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Universal Intellectual

Standards

Standards Sample QuestionClarity

AccuracyRelevance

LogicalnessBreadth

PrecisionSignificance

Completeness

Fairness

Depth

What is an example of this?How can I find out if that is true? How does that help me with the issue? Does that follow from the evidence?Do I need to consider another point of

view?Can I be more specific?Which of these facts is more important?Have I missed any important aspects?Am I considering the thinking of others?What make this a difficult problem?


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Thank You!

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