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What is critical thinking and why do we care? -- How to think critically -- Critical thinking and clinical judgment in nursing -- Critical thinking in nursing: beyond clinical judgment -- Practicing clinical judgment skills: up close and clinical -- Mastering common workplace skills

Critical thinking - the capacity to focus your thinking to get the results you need - is the most important factor that determines whether you succeed or fail. Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment: A Practical Approach to Outcome-Focused Thinking makes the concept of critical thinking come alive. Alfaro-LeFevre's motivational style inspires you to connect with your own inate talents to develop the skills you need to succeed in today's challenging health care setting. (Publisher)