Critical thinking is acclaimed as a valuable asset for graduates from higher education
programs. Technology has advanced in quantity and quality; recognized as a requirement of …

As nurses enter the 21st century, problem solving and critical thinking are critical to
successful clinical practice. Studies have revealed that though professionals may have …

Aim In this study, we identified the impact of educational activities that focused on improving
the competence and critical thinking skills of university nursing students. Design A …

The nursing profession has advanced dramatically over the past 50 years. People are living
longer, technology is advancing at a rapid rate, and patients are presenting more critically ill …

The ability to think critically has a significantly pos-itive correlation with nursing competence.
Nurses who are effective critical thinkers are well positioned to provide advanced nursing …

Problem: Deficiencies in new nursing graduates' ability to use critical thinking skills have
been documented. This particular issue has evoked much concern for institutions and …

Background: Critical thinking and self-confidence are imperative to success in clinical
practice. Educators should use teaching strategies that will help students enhance their …

The purpose of this study was to identify factors that influence the development of critical
thinking skills of student nurses from entrance to exit in an associate degree in nursing …

Emphasis placed on the development of critical thinking in higher education and nursing
education has been accompanied by the challenge to develop effective teaching strategies …

The authors describe the use of technology-based active and collaborative learning
assignments to promote critical thinking. Although the innovative assignments are part of a …