Learn to apply critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and decision-making principles to develop sound clinical judgment! With a motivational style and "how to" approach, this book first addresses how to become a sensible, resilient critical thinker and then helps you gain key skills needed to keep patients safe and succeed in clinical practice and on the NCLEX Examination. Simple language and practical advice make for easy reading. -- From publisher's description.

What are critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment? -- Becoming a critical thinker -- Critical thinking and learning cultures : teaching, learning, and taking tests -- Clinical reasoning, clinical judgment, and decision-making -- Ethical reasoning, professionalism, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement -- Practicing clinical reasoning, clinical judgement, and decision-making skills -- Interperfessional practice skillks: communication, teamwork and self-management.