Critical thinking and writing is central to effective nursing practice. Written specifically for nursing students, this book offers practical guidance on what it means to think critically as a nurse and how to apply this to study and practice.  From critically reviewing literature for assessments to evaluating evidence to support decision-making in practice, the book provides a unique framework for developing essential critical skills.

Key features
• Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards
• Includes new guidance on developing resilience, reflective essays and practice templates and portfolios           
• Filled with activities and student case studies demonstrating how to apply critical thinking and reflection in practice
• Innovative approach that introduces the different levels of critical thinking and reflection required of degree level study

Critical thinking and writing is central to effective nursing practice. Written specifically for nursing students, this book offers practical guidance on what it means to think critically as a nurse and how to apply this to study and practice.  From critically reviewing literature for assessments to evaluating evidence to support decision-making in practice, the book provides a unique framework for developing essential critical skills.

Key features
• Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards
• Includes new guidance on developing resilience, reflective essays and practice templates and portfolios           
• Filled with activities and student case studies demonstrating how to apply critical thinking and reflection in practice
• Innovative approach that introduces the different levels of critical thinking and reflection required of degree level study

Critical thinking and writing is central to effective nursing practice. Written specifically for nursing students, this book offers practical guidance on what it means to think critically as a nurse and how to apply this to study and practice.  From critically reviewing literature for assessments to evaluating evidence to support decision-making in practice, the book provides a unique framework for developing essential critical skills.

Key features
• Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards
• Includes new guidance on developing resilience, reflective essays and practice templates and portfolios           
• Filled with activities and student case studies demonstrating how to apply critical thinking and reflection in practice
• Innovative approach that introduces the different levels of critical thinking and reflection required of degree level study