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Thinking it Through: Clinical Reasoning, Clinical Judgement, and Decision Making in Canadian Nursing
- 1st Edition - October 23, 2024
- Author: Karin L. Page-Cutrara
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 5 2 6 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 7 7 9 - 3
Written and developed by Canadians with the Canadian nursing context in mind, this new resource is the only fundamental Canadian-focused nursing text to support you in developing… Read more
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Request a sales quoteWritten and developed by Canadians with the Canadian nursing context in mind, this new resource is the only fundamental Canadian-focused nursing text to support you in developing clinical reasoning skills and clinical judgement for decision making in nursing practice. Thinking it Through moves beyond the nursing process to deliver focused strategies using a unified process for thinking and decision making that is visible, relatable, real — and needed by future nurses. Introducing useful models and practical frameworks as essential nursing tools, this structured guide for nursing cognitive development is a valuable resource throughout every year of your nursing program.
- Comprehensive integration of theory and application within the Canadian context makes it easy to understand and apply to nursing practice in the Canadian health care system.
- Discussions of key concepts such as social determinants of health; social justice and equity; unconscious bias and assumptions; reflection; interdisciplinary health care teams; complexity; diverse health care settings; and more, are directly related to clinical reasoning, clinical judgement, and decision making in Canadian nursing practice.
- A vast array of pedagogical features and practical applications, including real-life examples, case scenarios, review questions, and more, along with practical applications promote your confidence and competence in thinking like a nurse.
- Focus on applying clinical reasoning skills to practice helps prepare you for success on the Next-Generation NCLEX®, REx-PN®, and CPNRE® licensure exams, as well as in your nursing career.
- Content reviewed by current Canadian nursing students ensures this text is accurate, relevant, and applicable to future nursing students.
- Cover Image
- Title page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- About the Author
- Reviewers
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Part A Frameworks and Models for Thinking in Nursing
- 1 Introduction to Thinking Critically in Nursing Practice
- Learning Outcomes
- Glossary
- What Is Thinking?
- What Are Critical Thinking Traits and Skills?
- Development of Critical Thinking Skills
- What Is Thinking in Nursing?
- Thinking and Decision Making in Nursing: How Do They Relate?
- Summary
- Key Points to Remember
- Conclusion and Thinking It Through
- Class Activities to Check Thinking
- Case Study Review
- Evidence-informed Thinking Activity
- Questions to Assess Learning
- One Last Thought
- Online Resources
- References
- 2 Thinking as a Nurse: Using Models in Nursing Practice
- Learning Outcomes
- Glossary
- Approaches to Thinking in Nursing
- The NRCE Framework for Thinking in Nursing Practice
- Models for Thinking and Decision Making in Nursing
- Summative Approaches
- A Comparison of the Various Nursing Models
- A Final Model to Consider: The NCLEX Clinical Judgement Measurement Model
- Summary
- Key Points to Remember
- Conclusion and Thinking It Through
- Class Activities to Check Thinking
- Case Study Review
- Evidence-informed Thinking Activity
- Questions to Assess Learning
- One Last Thought
- Online Resources
- References
- Part B The Processes of Clinical Reasoning, Decision Making, and Clinical Judgement
- 3 Finding Information
- Learning Outcomes
- Glossary
- The Importance of Finding Information as a First Step
- Skills Used When Finding Information
- Barriers to Thinking When Finding Information
- Helpful Strategies for Finding Information
- Thinking Through Finding Information: NRCE
- Finding Information: A Clinical Reasoning Cycle Case Study
- Summary
- Key Points to Remember
- Conclusion and Thinking It Through
- Class Activities to Check Thinking
- Case Study Review
- Evidence-informed Thinking Activity
- Questions to Assess Learning
- One Last Thought
- Online Resources
- References
- 4 Deciding What to Do
- Learning Outcomes
- Glossary
- What Is Decision Making?
- Foundations for Deciding What to Do
- Skills Used When Deciding What to Do
- Barriers to Thinking When Deciding What to Do
- Helpful Strategies for Deciding What to Do
- Thinking Through Deciding What to Do: NRCE
- Deciding What to Do: An Ethical Decision-Making Model Case Study
- Summary
- Key Points to Remember
- Conclusion and Thinking It Through
- Class Activities to Check Thinking
- Case Study Review
- Evidence-informed Thinking Activity
- Questions to Assess Learning
- One Last Thought
- Online Resources
- References
- 5 Acting on Decisions
- Learning Outcomes
- Glossary
- Moving Forward on a Decision: Making a Plan of Care
- Implementing the Plan of Care
- Skills Used When Acting on Decisions
- Barriers to Thinking When Acting on Decisions
- Helpful Strategies for Acting on Decisions
- Thinking Through Acting on Decisions: NRCE
- Acting on Decisions: A Nursing Process Case Study
- Summary
- Key Points to Remember
- Conclusion and Thinking It Through
- Class Activities to Check Thinking
- Case Study Review
- Evidence-informed Thinking Activity
- Questions to Assess Learning
- One Last Thought
- Online Resources
- References
- 6 Reviewing Actions
- Learning Outcomes
- Glossary
- Closing the Loop: Looking Back on Actions
- Reflection and Clinical Judgement
- Skills Used When Reviewing Actions
- Barriers to Thinking When Reviewing Actions
- Helpful Strategies for Reviewing Actions
- Thinking Through Reviewing Actions: NRCE
- Reviewing Actions: A Clinical Judgement Model Case Study
- Summary
- Key Points to Remember
- Conclusion and Thinking It Through
- Class Activities to Check Thinking
- Case Study Review
- Evidence-informed Thinking Activity
- Questions to Assess Learning
- One Last Thought
- Online Resources
- References
- Part C Thinking It Through in Nursing Practice
- 7 Complex Decision Making
- Learning Outcomes
- Glossary
- A Closer Look at Decision Making in Complex Situations
- What Is a Complex Decision?
- Types of Complex Decisions
- Key Contributors to Complexity in Nursing Practice
- Ways to Organize Your Thinking in Complex Situations
- Applying Solutions to Simple and Complex Situations in Nursing Practice
- The Role of Intuition as Evidence
- Summary
- Key Points to Remember
- Conclusion and Thinking It Through
- Class Activities to Check Thinking
- Case Study Review
- Evidence-informed Thinking Activity
- Questions to Assess Learning
- One Last Thought
- Online Resources
- References
- 8 Thinking It Through as a Reflective Practitioner
- Learning Outcomes
- Glossary
- What Is a Reflective Practitioner?
- Mindfulness
- Anticipatory Reflection
- Deliberate Practice
- The Role of Reflection in Canadian Nursing
- Reflection and Meeting Client Needs in Contemporary Practice
- Applying Reflective Skills to Everyday Nursing Practice and Decision Making
- Your Future as a Reflective Practitioner
- Summary
- Key Points to Remember
- Conclusion and Thinking It Through...One Last Time
- Class Activities to Check Thinking
- Case Study Review
- Evidence-Informed Thinking Activity
- Questions to Assess Learning
- One Last Thought
- Online Resources
- References
- Putting It All Together: Thinking BIG and Small
- Glossary
- Answer Key to End-of-Chapter Learning Activities
- Index
- No. of pages: 288
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 23, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443125263
- eBook ISBN: 9780443127793
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Karin L. Page-Cutrara
Karin L. Page-Cutrara, PhD, RN, CCNE, CCSNE
Associate Dean, Learning, Teaching & Academic Programs,
Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Ontario;
Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, School of Nursing,
York University, Toronto, Ontario
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, School of Nursing; Associate Dean, Learning, Teaching and Academic Programs, Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada