Have you ever been given orders from a doctor that you disagreed with?
Ever wondered whether a different approach to a situation would have led to a better outcome?

In today’s highly complex health care environment, nurses can make a real difference in safe and effective practice. Critical thinking nursing will help you confidently interpret and analyze situations, and then develop new and creative solutions. No matter what level or setting in which you practice nursing, critical thinking skills gained from this course will help you contribute to better patient outcomes.

For only $22, you will receive three weeks of unlimited, 24-hour access to the course, earning 3.6 contact hours!  Start sharpening your critical thinking in nursing by signing up today!

Study Nursing and Critical Thinking in an Interactive Format

• Expand your understanding with key terms and “Links to Knowledge” throughout the online course content.
• Apply your knowledge to real life situations as you complete critical thinking challenges in your downloadable workbook.
• Benefit from the experiences of others in the conference room.
• Guide yourself through the course as you complete assignments at your own pace. Access the critical thinking in nursing syllabus here (PDF 299kb).
• Learn from a respected authority in the field, Donna Ignatavicius, MS, RN, as she teaches you how to apply evidence-based nursing.

Learn to Combine Critical Thinking and Nursing

Through exercises and interactions with your peers, you will gain confidence as you apply your knowledge and expertise to the day-to-day situations you encounter. Utilizing critical thinking in nursing will lead to proactive and outcome-focused solutions.

Come Away with Crucial Critical Thinking Nursing Skills

• Understand the concept of critical thinking and common characteristics of a critical thinker.
• Learn which factors can positively and negatively impact your critical thinking ability, allowing you to anticipate and analyze potentially harmful situations.
• Implement new critical thinking skills into your nursing by applying three levels of critical thinking.
• Apply evidence-based critical thinking skills into your practice.
• Self-regulate your nursing practice by stepping back and objectively critiquing your own work.

Online registration is easy, and your three weeks of unlimited access to the course begins immediately after you register. Sign up for Sharpening Critical Thinking Skills Today!

More About Your Sharpening Critical Thinking Skills Author

Donna Ignatavicius, MS, RN, Cm, nationally recognized as an expert in medical-surgical and gerontological nursing, has a wealth of experience as a clinical nurse specialist, educator, and nursing administrator for over 30 years. She has taught at the diploma and baccalaureate levels. Currently she provides continuing education and consultation to the nursing community. She has authored a number of articles and books, including Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking for Collaborative Care, 4th ed., An Introduction to Long Term Care Nursing, and the Core Curriculum for Case Management (with Suzanne Powell).