Critical thinking is the process of evaluating information, and situations that are presented to us. It entails effective communication and problem solving. We interpret this information and as such make an informed decision about the most suitable path to take to result in the best possible outcome. In regards to patient care, we as nurses, evaluate our patients on a daily basis and based on their clinical prognosis the decisions we make are done to provide effective and efficient care to these patients. On a daily basis, we encounter a wide array of patients, their acuity level defers and we use intellectual reasoning copulated with evidence based practice to determine what is needed for our patients. “In nursing, critical thinking for
