Category: Critical Thinking

  • Environmental Studies: Critical Thinking

    The article Impacts of the 1945 and 1995-1996 Ruapehu Eruptions, New Zealand by Johnston et al. (2000) examines the negative consequences of two volcanic eruptions and demonstrates how social and economic changes influenced these consequences. The article seems to be written objectively, without any hidden attacks on other researchers. On the contrary, the authors use…

  • Environmental Studies: Critical Thinking

    The article Impacts of the 1945 and 1995-1996 Ruapehu Eruptions, New Zealand by Johnston et al. (2000) examines the negative consequences of two volcanic eruptions and demonstrates how social and economic changes influenced these consequences. The article seems to be written objectively, without any hidden attacks on other researchers. On the contrary, the authors use…

  • Critical Thinking Tactics for Nurses

    Table of Contents Assessment Phase Diagnosis Phase Planning Phase Implementation Phase Evaluation Phase Reference List Critical thinking is a powerful tool that makes it easier for caregivers to realize their potentials. The tool encourages medical professionals to think rationally, accurately, and clearly (Gardner, 2003, p. 28). Nurses must engage in reflective thinking in order to…

  • Critical Thinking in Addressing Dispensing Errors

    Dispensing errors are common and most of them, often, go undetected when dispensing drugs in the hospitals and the pharmacies. The errors may occur at any stage during the dispensing process which begins with the receipt of a prescription and ends with the release of the drug (Leung et al. 89). When these errors occur,…

  • Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment in Nursing

    Introduction The role of nurses in the current institutions of healthcare is changing very rapidly and they need to adapt to these changes. Nurses are currently expected to make critical decisions when it comes to managing patients. This requires that they have proper clinical judgment skills that will ensure that their decisions help in saving…

  • Nursing Values: Empathy and Critical Thinking

    The first nursing value I believe to be rather important is empathy. Only by being empathic nurses can showcase the true value of compassionate healthcare services. By applying empathy, I am able to build a relationship with the patient and understand how the latter feels (Persily, 2014). As a nurse, I should be sensitive and…

  • Television Violence and Critical Thinking

    Table of Contents Identifying the Topic Expression of Problems and Issue Credibility of Sources Steps to Refining solutions Fostering Criticism Identifying Errors in Truth or Validity Summary of Steps Techniques to Present Topic Approaches to Topic Works Cited Identifying the Topic Violence sells; from T.V. shows to movies to reality dramas and live-action contests the…

  • Television Violence and Critical Thinking

    Table of Contents Identifying the Topic Expression of Problems and Issue Credibility of Sources Steps to Refining solutions Fostering Criticism Identifying Errors in Truth or Validity Summary of Steps Techniques to Present Topic Approaches to Topic Works Cited Identifying the Topic Violence sells; from T.V. shows to movies to reality dramas and live-action contests the…

  • Mass Media: Critical Thinking Skills, Images, and Stereotypes

    Table of Contents Introduction Theories and Models Mass Media: Images and Stereotypes Racism and Discrimination Conclusion References Introduction Critical thinking is the ability to question incoming information and beliefs. The skill helps to think clearly and rationally, seek logical connections between facts, and formulate strong arguments. Critical thinking is based on the ability to reason.…

  • Mass Media: Critical Thinking Skills, Images, and Stereotypes

    Table of Contents Introduction Theories and Models Mass Media: Images and Stereotypes Racism and Discrimination Conclusion References Introduction Critical thinking is the ability to question incoming information and beliefs. The skill helps to think clearly and rationally, seek logical connections between facts, and formulate strong arguments. Critical thinking is based on the ability to reason.…