Alfaro’s Clinical Judgment in Nursing: A How-To Practice Approach - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 8th Edition

Clear, straightforward approach and motivational writing style?provide vivid examples, memorable anecdotes, and real-life case scenarios that bring key aspects of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical nursing judgment to life. Focus on application?("how to") with supporting rationales (theory)?makes difficult concepts easy to learn. Evidence-based Critical Thinking Indicators?describe behaviors that foster critical thinking and clinical judgment in nursing practice. Highlighted features and sections that promote deep learning?include:? This Chapter at a Glance Learning Outcomes Key Concepts Guiding Principle?boxes Critical Moments?boxes Other Perspectives?features Think-Pair-Share?activities H.M.O. (Help Me Out)?cartoons Real-life clinical scenarios Key Points Critical Thinking Exercises and more! Cultural, spiritual, and lifespan content?explores the nurse’s role in hospitals, long-term care settings, and entire communities, presenting a broad approach to critical thinking. Timely coverage of the latest trends in nursing education and critical thinking?includes: Concept-based learning Clinical judgment models (including the new NCSBN model) and NCLEX® Exam preparation Competency assessment Systems thinking Clinical reasoning in clinical simulation “Thinking beyond the EHR” Interprofessional collaboration, including communication and interpersonal skills QSEN and IOM standards Problem-focused versus outcome-focused thinking Prioritization and delegation Developing a culture of safe, healthy work environments Expanding roles related to diagnosis and management Improving grades and passing tests the first time Ensuring that documentation reflects critical thinking Strategies for common workplace challenges and more!

Updated throughout to reflect the latest research and thinking related to critical thinking in nursing, clinical reasoning in nursing, and clinical nursing judgment. Includes significant updates related to the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN), the 2021 AACN Essentials, and the 2021 Future of Nursing Report. Includes new NGN-style case studies on Evolve: NGN Case Studies for Faculty: 5 unfolding 10 single-episode NGN Case Studies for Students: 5 unfolding 10 single-episode

Donna D. Ignatavicius, MS, RN, CNE, CNEcl, ANEF, FAADN, Speaker and Curriculum Consultant for Academic Nursing Programs; Founder, Boot Camp for Nurse Educators; President, DI Associates, Inc. Littleton, Colorado,United States and Susan Andersen, MS, RN, CNE