Question

Why is critical thinking/clinical reasoning such an important concept to BSN nursing practice? Can you see integrating mindfulness, reflective practice and critical thinking/clinical reasoning into your practice? How can it help you?

Answer 1

Critical thinking is such an important concept in BSN nursing practice because these are the skills that are very helpful in making necessary decisions in medical industry. Critical thinking is necessary as this may safe the lives of many patients. Priority is given to this skills in nursing practice. Policy decisions and health care decisions can be made using this skills

Critical thinking is of great value in professional education, its a desirable education system for nurses. Nurses should think critically in order to provide care to the patients. Todays health care environment is very complex for which critical thinking skills are much needed to cope up the situation of the patient. Nursing teachers also agree on the complexity of todays health environment.

1. It helps nurses in making effective decisions in health care industry

2. It helps nurses in diagnostic processes