Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, and Clinical Judgment (7^th Ed.) A Practical Approach

Learn to apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning to every clinical experience! Alfaro's Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, and Clinical Judgment, 7^th Edition brings the concepts of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment to life through engaging text, diverse learning activities, and real-life examples. This easy-to-read, engaging textbook uses a "how to" approach to help you prepare for the NCLEX® Examination and, even more importantly, think like an expert nurse in clinical practice. The 7^th edition emphasizes the need for critical thinking and critical appraisal when searching online for healthcare information, an increased focus on interprofessional collaboration, and expanded content on the growing trends of competency assessment, electronic charting (informatics) and "thinking beyond the EHR", and much more - making the book even more relevant to clinical practice.

1. What are Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, and Clinical Judgment? 2. Becoming a Critical Thinker 3. Critical Thinking and Learning Cultures: Teaching, Learning, and Taking Tests 4. Interprofessional Clinical Reasoning, Decision-Making, and Judgment 5. Ethical Reasoning, Professionalism, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement 6. Practicing Clinical Reasoning, Clinical Judgment, and Decision-making Skills 7. Interprofessional Practice Skills: Communication, Teamwork, and Self-Management

Appendices

Appendix A. Concept Mapping

Appendix B. Nursing Process Summary

Appendix C. Examples of CTIs within 4-Circle Model (New)

Appendix D. Patient's Rights and Nurses' Rights

Appendix E. DEAD ON game

Appendix F. Key Brain Parts Involved in Thinking

Appendix G. Example SBAR Tool

Appendix H. Results of Two Studies Describing Critical Thinking Skills

Glossary

Index