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Using EdTech Learning Tools to Sharpen Nurses’ Clinical Reasoning and Critical Thinking Skills

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While use of technology in the healthcare setting is not without challenges, I believe it has a net positive benefit, particularly providing nurses with tools and information to enable rapid critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in patient care. Utilize Education Technology (EdTech) Solutions.

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NCLEX to Be Changed as Fail Rates Climb

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Benson says it includes more information on caring for patients with multiple chronic conditions as the population ages.

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Nurse Researcher Wants to Change How Providers Think About Health Literacy

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Having more of that open, non-judgmental conversation with patients can really get them to start critically thinking about why they act in the way they do in regard to their health.”

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From Chalkboards to Competencies: My Journey Through the Evolution of Nursing Education

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It is about critical thinking, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice, supported by organizations like the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in Washington, D.C. Presenting studies that highlight better student outcomes, stronger critical thinking, and improved clinical readiness can win hearts and minds.

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10 Inspiring Quotes That’ll Make You Even More Proud to Be a Nurse!

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Nursing requires compassion, critical thinking, and communication. .” – Jaime Contreras , Riverside Community College “As a nurse I will have many responsibilities, but I need to take time to build relationships with patients, communicate effectively, and learn how I can best treat the person based on their personal needs and values.

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Avoid the Nursing School Freefall: How to Build Your Safety Net Early

Minority Nurse

It is not just about memorizing factsit is about developing critical thinking, managing your time, and knowing when to ask for help. I had managed work, kids, and prerequisite classes beforeso nursing school would be no different, right? I quickly learned I was wrong. Nursing school requires a completely different mindset.

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Casey Green Talks About Critical Care Transport Nursing

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” Nurses who are interested in this specialty should enjoy the physical challenges, fine tune their critical thinking, and have an ability to read and react to a situation immediately. “Get experience in the ICU and the ED and apply,” she says.