The Journey of Cultivating Critical Thinking: Exploring the Development of Critical Thinking Skills in Nursing Students.

Background: Critical thinking is essential in nursing education as it equips students with the skills needed to make informed and effective clinical decisions. Understanding how these skills develop in real educational and clinical contexts is crucial for designing effective teaching strategies. Aim...

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Publicado en:Journal of Education & Research in Nursing / Hemşirelikte Eğitim ve Araştırma Dergisi Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. 192 - 199
Autores principales: Sabetsarvestani, Raheleh, Soltanian, Mitra, Shirazi, Zahra Hadian
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Hemsirelikte Egitim ve Arastirma Dergisi Sep2025
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          Sabetsarvestani, Raheleh
          Soltanian, Mitra
          Shirazi, Zahra Hadian
        affil: Faculty of Nursing, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Türkiye.
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          Critical Thinking
          Skill Acquisition
          Students, Nursing Psychosocial Factors
          Student Experiences Evaluation
          Education, Nursing
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          Male
          Female
          Adult
          Middle Age
          Purposive Sample
          Nurse Educators
          Qualitative Studies
          Grounded Theory
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Audiorecording
          Self Concept
          Learning Environment
          Goals and Objectives
          Feedback
          Teaching Methods
          Adaptation, Psychological
          Thematic Analysis
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
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      ab: Background: Critical thinking is essential in nursing education as it equips students with the skills needed to make informed and effective clinical decisions. Understanding how these skills develop in real educational and clinical contexts is crucial for designing effective teaching strategies. Aim: This study aims to explore the development of critical thinking skills in nursing students. Methods: A grounded theory approach was employed in 2024. A total of 22 nursing students and faculty members were involved. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews and field notes until data saturation was achieved. Data analysis was conducted using the Corbin and Strauss method in 1998. Results: The data analysis revealed one core theme (the journey of cultivating critical thinking) and four subthemes: self-preparedness, exposure to situations, action/reaction, and encountering the unexpected. In the process of developing critical thinking skills, both instructors and students engage in self-preparation. Instructors review relevant materials, while students familiarize themselves with the ward's objectives. This is followed by exposure to clinical situations, where both groups gain insights into the learning environment and reflect on expectations and goals. In the action/ reaction phase, instructors model professional thinking, provide feedback, and employ various teaching strategies to assess and guide students. Unexpected situations then challenge both instructors and students to adapt and respond effectively, reinforcing the importance of critical thinking in nursing education. Conclusion: This study highlights the essential role of developing critical thinking skills in nursing students. The findings emphasize the importance of creating an adaptive learning environment that fosters the cultivation of these skills within nursing education.
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