Critical Thinking and Writing in Nursing (Transforming Nursing Practice Series) - Softcover

Price, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1529728819 ISBN 13: 9781529728811

Publisher: Learning Matters, 2021

Synopsis

Critical thinking and writing is central to effective nursing practice. Written specifically for nursing students, this book offers practical guidance on what it means to think critically as a nurse and how to apply this to study and practice.  From critically reviewing literature for assessments to evaluating evidence to support decision-making in practice, the book provides a unique framework for developing essential critical skills.

Key features

• A new chapter on ′Writing the Clinical Case Study′, along with new guidance on how to become a successful independent learner, advice on managing information overload, and many more updates and enhancements on the previous edition.
• Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards            
• Filled with activities and student case studies demonstrating how to apply critical thinking and reflection in practice
• Innovative approach that introduces the different levels of critical thinking and reflection required of degree level study

About this title

About the Author

Bob Price is a healthcare education and training consultant. Formerly, he was Director, Postgraduate Awards in Advancing Healthcare Practice at the Open University. A passionate educator, Bob has assisted students at every level from pre-registration programmes of study up to and including Doctor of Philosophy. Bob’s doctoral thesis was on the negotiation of learning and strategies used by students and tutors to develop scholarly and professional forms of expression.

From the Back Cover

Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards and filled with practical activities and case studies, this book develops the critical thinking and writing skills required of nursing students to succeed in their studies and practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1529728819
• ISBN 13: 9781529728811
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 224