HLTEN508B Apply Reflective Practice

Question:

Critical thinking can be defined in several ways

• Is an active, organized, cognitive process used to carefully examine one’s thinking and the thinking of others

• A process for identifying underlying assumptions and variables in order to draw conclusions and make decisions

• A process used to explore alternatives to determine what isimportant

Why is it essential to be a Critical Thinker in nursing?

• To manage complex dilemmas
• For empowerment and liberation
• To exchange views and information
• To broaden or change our thinking and learning
• For self-actualisation.

How would you respond to this situation?

• What is your response in this situation?
• Write down the appropriate steps or actions in this situation?

What is the incident?

• What happened?
• How did you feel?
• What impact did it have?
• What would you do better next time?
• What would you do to improve things?