CT in Introductory Courses

• Defined in HEAL 1000• CT used in Dosage Calculations

Course• Students are taught how to begin

thinking using the Nursing Process

Critical thinking and the Nursing Process

• Assessment• Diagnosis• Planning• Implementation• Evaluation

Strategies to develop CT

• Case studies• Role playing• Small group discussions• Explore ethical issues• Simulations in the lab• Lectures: Scaffolding story telling analogies For

example…

What happens to blood flow with a PDA?

• This is the path that some blood will take when the Ductus remains open, rerouting some blood back to the lungs.

• What happens as a consequence?

• Many faculty members are learning how to– Use lab simulation

equipment to supplement and enhance clinical learning

– Develop support via Web CT

– Develop learning tools such as games

Future for the Nursing Department

• Improved CT will potentially improve our students’ State Boards Exam results

• We will be prepared for our next NLN accreditation