Assessment of Pediatric Nursing Students in Technical Institute of Nursing for Critical Thinking Disposition

Abstract

In recent years, the ability to think critically has become an increasingly important topic to researchers and educators' alike. It is a complex and vital skill in the modern world to able to make decisions. The trend of critical thinking has been described as inner motivation to solve problems and make decisions by thinking. Therefore, it is an important goal of education. Critical thinking is an effective and organized mental process as well as is disposition for thinking. Critical thinking disposition represents an inclination of a person to use possessed skills in relation to critical thinking. In nursing as a practical profession, where rapid changes occurred and decision-making is imperative, the concept of critical thinking dispositions is important component in helping to manage complex health situations and to deal with patient issues effectively. Willingness to think critically is a prerequisite for safe and subtly performance, Critical thinking