Memorization

Memorization

1. How does memorization differ from critical thinking?
2. Describe components of critical thinking.
3. Discuss critical thinking in nursing as a creative process.

Note

1. For example, instead of merely checking vital signs and recording data in the chart, a nurse who uses critical thinking might observe a change in patient status and be able to anticipate and prevent patient distress by drawing connections in the clinical data and communicating to the staff nurse or physician.