Publisher's Synopsis
Written and developed by Canadians with the Canadian nursing context in mind, this new resource is the only fundamental Canadian-focused nursing text to support you in developing clinical reasoning skills and clinical judgement for decision making in nursing practice. Thinking it Through: Clinical Reasoning, Clinical Judgement, and Decision Making in Canadian Nursing moves beyond the nursing process to deliver focused strategies using a unified process for thinking and decision making that is visible, relatable, real - and needed by future nurses. Introducing useful models and practical frameworks as essential nursing tools, this structured guide for nursing cognitive development is a valuable resource throughout every year of your nursing program.
- Comprehensive integration of theory and application within the Canadian context makes it easy to understand and apply to nursing practice in the Canadian health care system
- Discussions of key concepts such as social determinants of health; social justice and equity; unconscious bias and assumptions; reflection; interdisciplinary health care teams; complexity; diverse health care settings; and more, are directly related to clinical reasoning, clinical judgement, and decision making in Canadian nursing practice
- A vast array of pedagogical features and practical applications, including real-life examples, case scenarios, review questions, and more, along with practical applications promote your confidence and competence in thinking like a nurse
- Focus on applying clinical reasoning skills to practice helps prepare you for success on the Next-Generation NCLEX®, REx-PN®, and CPNRE® licensure exams, as well as in your nursing career
- Content reviewed by current Canadian nursing students ensures this text is accurate, relevant, and applicable to future nursing students
