COR195 - Chapter 2 Flashcards
Definition of Critical Thinking
Complex process changing depending on circumstances. No right definition.
Mapping to teach/learn:
- maps and decision trees created by experts guide new nurses
- maps created by learners promote deep, personal understanding
- help learners make connections between concepts and information in their own way
Changing how we view mistake:
- most errors happen because of multiple factors/system problems. (Look-alike drugs, inadequate staffing)
- humans make “human factor” mistakes (stress,fatigue,information overload)
- reducing errors related to human factors (using computers and decision support systems)
- making mistakes in safe situations is a great way to learn
Preparing for “What If” scenarios:
-there is no greater emphasis on developing detailed policies/procedures to be prepared for “what if” scenarios (ex:bioterrorism)
Evidence-Based Thinking:
- clinicians expected to provide evidence that supports opinions,solutions,courses of action
- must be confident when asked questions like “what evidence do you have that will work”
Measuring Outcomes:
Critical thinking makes it necessary to develop very specific ways to measure progress/results.
Ex: don’t ask “are you comfortable” ask “can you rate your pain 1-10?”
Collaborative thinking
- collaborative approaches are normal
- workforce is diverse, we need to facilitate “meetings of the minds” to achieve the best outcomes
5 Steps of Critical Thining:
- Gain Insight and Self-awareness: how do experts describe critical thinking? How do you describe it?
- Build trust in relationships, aim for mutual communication in all interactions (honest exchange of facts, thoughts, ideas)
- Use an evidence-based inference
- Make the commitment to develop the attitudes, knowledge, skills needed for critical thinking
- Ask for feedback
How your personality affects thinking:
- plays a major role in how you think/learn
- determines what information you notice, decisions you make, how much control you like
- connecting with your own personality’s needs helps you understand why/how you think
- helps you get in touch with talents, blind spots and helps to improve them
Personality trait: Color Red
- drive for power
- know how to take charge
- confident, determined, logical, productive, visionary
- bossy, impatient, arrogant, argumentative
Personality trait: Color Blue
- drive to achieve intimacy
- love getting to know people
- strong feelings
- creative, caring, reliable, sincere, loyal, committed to serving others
- can be judgmental, worry-prone, doubtful, moody
Personality trait: Color White
- strive for peace
- independent
- insightful, flexible, tolerant, easy-going, patient, kind
- avoid conflicts, indecisive, slightly stubborn , may “explode” from holding things in
Personality trait: Color Yellow
- driven to have fun/ enjoy the moment
- wake up happy
- fun to be around
- outgoing, enthusiastic, optimistic, popular, trusting
- avoid facing facts, impulsive, disorganized, uncommitted, undisciplined
Extrovert
- thinks out loud
- draws energy from being with people
Introvert
- thinks inside
- draws energy from being quiet