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CONCLUSION Critical thinking is a vital skill to have as a nurse. Nurses are engaged in providing care
to people who have a right to high-quality professional conduct and health services. Nurses
have a responsibility to make sure that their actions are based on rigorous evidence and
can be justified with acceptable reasons. Although developing the skills to think critically
may at times be difficult and demanding, thinking critically provides a greater level of
confidence and satisfaction as nurses interact with colleagues, and it promotes high-quality,
safe practice.
REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS
How has your understanding of thinking changed as a result of reading this chapter?
2 What areas of your professional life would benefit from applying the principles of critical thinking to them?
3 What will you do now to further develop your skill in critical thinking?
