The nursing student knows that critical thinking is
a. an innate trait, not a learned skill.
b. applicable only to nursing care.
c. generalizable across professions.
d. only needed for certain positions.
C
The goals of critical thinking are unique to nursing, but the process can be applied to many disciplines and professions.
Critical thinking is a skill requiring certain knowledge and practice. Although some people may be naturally better at it than others, all nurses can and should learn to use critical thinking in practice.
The goals of critical thinking are unique to nursing, but the process can be applied to many disciplines and professions.
All nurses need to use critical thinking skills in every position.
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