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Applying critical thinking to nursing
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Course description
The aim of this module is to enable one to have a better understanding of the different types and levels of critical thinking that relate to both theoretical and reflective forms of analytical writing. The module provides a classification of levels of critical thinking and gives examples of analytical writing in the contexts of theory and reflective practice.
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Learning aims and intended outcomes
- Define the term ?critical' as used in clinical practice
- Outline the differences between ?being critical' when analysing theories or concepts and reviewing your experience in nursing
- Use your enhanced understanding of critical thinking to clarify with your tutors what is required in your coursework assignments
- Describe different levels of critical thinking and the purpose of each
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Critical thinking
- Differentiating theory and experience-centred critical thinking
- Foci for critical thinking
- Levels in theory-related critical thinking
- Levels of critical thinking in reflective writing
- Critical thinking in assignments
- Conclusions
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Syllabus
- Introduction
- Critical thinking
- Differentiating theory and experience-centred critical thinking
- Foci for critical thinking
- Levels in theory-related critical thinking
- Levels of critical thinking in reflective writing
- Critical thinking in assignments
- Conclusions
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