Module 2 Review: Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice

Critical Thinking

Systematic thinking to inform clinical decisions.

Clinical Judgment

Decision-making based on patient assessment and data.

Nursing Process

Systematic approach to patient care delivery.

Delegation

Assigning responsibility to qualified personnel.

Reflection in Nursing

Cognitive skill for learning from experiences.

NCJMM

Nursing Clinical Judgment Measurement Model.

SMART Goals

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-based goals.

Assessment

First step in the nursing process. Gather information, Head to toe

Subjective Information

Patient-reported feelings or opinions.

Objective Information

Fact-based data collected during assessment.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Framework prioritizing human needs from basic to complex.

Actual Problem

Present issue requiring nursing intervention.

Risk Problem

Potential issue that may develop.

Prioritization

Determining the order of patient care needs.

Analysis of Cues

Interpreting patient data to identify problems.

Patient Involvement

Engaging patients in their care decisions.

Delegation Rights

Guidelines for effective task delegation.

5 Rights of Delegation

Task, Circumstance, Person, Direction, Supervision.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

Using research to guide clinical decision-making.

Concept Map

Visual representation of patient care concepts.

Patient Outcomes

Results of nursing interventions on patient health.

Health Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of patient health status.

Reflection Questions

Prompts for self-evaluation in nursing practice.

Acuity Levels

Severity of illness in hospitalized patients.

Aging Population

Increasing number of older patients in care.

Technology in Nursing

Use of informatics and EHR in patient care.

Delegation Scenario

Example illustrating effective task assignment.

Nursing Assessment Models

Frameworks for evaluating patient health.

Patient-Centered Care

Care focused on individual patient needs.

Clinical Care Scenarios

Real-life situations for applying nursing knowledge.

Data Interpretation

Analyzing lab results and patient information.

Patient Education Challenges

Obstacles in conveying health information to patients.

Nursing Goals

Objectives set to improve patient health.

Team Collaboration

Working with healthcare professionals for patient care.

Nurse Practice Act

Legal framework governing nursing practice.

Burnout in Nursing

Emotional exhaustion affecting nursing professionals.

Patient Discharge

Process of releasing a patient from care.

Cognitive Skills

Mental abilities used in critical thinking.

Problem Solving

Identifying and addressing patient care issues.

Patient Safety

Preventing harm during healthcare delivery.

Quality of Care

Standard of services provided to patients.

Clinical Scenarios

Hypothetical situations for nursing practice application.

Nursing Responsibilities

Duties and obligations of nursing professionals.

Patient Assessment Dimensions

Physiological, Psychological, Sociocultural, Spiritual, Developmental.

Healthcare Resources

Tools and personnel available for patient care.

Nursing Interventions

Actions taken to improve patient outcomes.

Ongoing Evaluation

Continuous assessment of patient progress.

Communication in Nursing

Exchanging information effectively with patients.

Prioritization Techniques

Methods for determining care order.

Clinical Guidelines

Protocols for evidence-based patient care.

Patient Trust

Building rapport through effective delegation.

Nursing Education

Training programs for future nursing professionals.

Patient Care Delivery

Methods of providing care to patients.

Nursing Process Step 1

Assessment

Nursing Process Step 2

Analysis

Nursing Process Step 3

Planning

Nursing Process Step 4

Inplementation

Nursing Process Step 5

Evaluation

NCJMM 1

Recognize cues

NCJMM 2

Analyze cues

NCJMM 3

Prioritize Hypothesis

NCJMM 4

Generate Solutions

NCJMM 5

Take Action

NCJMM 6

Evaluate outcomes

Assessment Data Sources

Reason for care, interview, health history, family, system review, patient

Gather data in 5 dimensions

physiological, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, developmental