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Hackett R, Storto S. Investigating the Effect of a Supplemental Critical Thinking Session in Newly Licensed Nurses. Research podium presentation at Elevating Nursing Excellence: Purpose, Profession, Passion; Advocate Health Midwest Region Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference 2024; November 13, 2024; virtual.
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Research podium presentation at Elevating Nursing Excellence: Purpose, Profession, Passion; Advocate Health Midwest Region Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference 2024; November 13, 2024; virtual.
Abstract
Background: Critical thinking is associated with safe patient care and is a component of the American Nurses Association Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The pandemic accelerated critical thinking deficits among newly licensed nurses due to educational adjustments. Review of program evaluations, nurse feedback, National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses pass rates, and nurse residency accreditation requirements supported the need for an educational experience dedicated to critical thinking skills specific to newly licensed nurses.
Purpose: The purpose of this study includes identifying if a supplemental session increases critical thinking skills in newly licensed nurses based on the Nursing Critical Thinking in Clinical Practice Questionnaire and analyze the progression of critical thinking over a designated period.
Method: This quantitative, non-experimental, longitudinal research study, Institutional Review Board Study Number 2072698-1, is guided by the Four Circle Critical Thinking Model developed by Ruth B. Alfaro-LeFevre. The model characteristics are represented in the Nursing Critical Thinking in Clinical Practice Questionnaire as primary survey dimensions. This multi-site study requires participants to attend a one-time critical thinking supplemental session and complete the questionnaire pre/post session, one-month, and three months post-session.
Results: Preliminary data from the 17 attendees show marked improvement in all critical thinking dimensions from initial session through post-sessions:
- Personal Dimension: Increase from 3.15 to 3.44
- Intellectual and Cognitive Dimension: Increase from 3.33 to 3.52
- Interpersonal and Self-Management Dimension: Increase from 3.29 to 3.47
- Technical Dimension: Increase from 3.34 to 3.50
Findings suggest considerable enhancements in critical thinking following the session.
Conclusions: Preliminary data demonstrates the implementation of a supplemental critical thinking session improves critical thinking as shown by an increase in scoring of the four dimensions in the Nursing Critical Thinking in Clinical Practice Questionnaire. Future considerations include ongoing analysis as well as expansion of the session throughout the enterprise.
Document Type
Oral/Podium Presentation
Publication Date
11-13-2024
Investigating the Effect of a Supplemental Critical Thinking Session in Newly Licensed Nurses
Background: Critical thinking is associated with safe patient care and is a component of the American Nurses Association Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The pandemic accelerated critical thinking deficits among newly licensed nurses due to educational adjustments. Review of program evaluations, nurse feedback, National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses pass rates, and nurse residency accreditation requirements supported the need for an educational experience dedicated to critical thinking skills specific to newly licensed nurses.
Purpose: The purpose of this study includes identifying if a supplemental session increases critical thinking skills in newly licensed nurses based on the Nursing Critical Thinking in Clinical Practice Questionnaire and analyze the progression of critical thinking over a designated period.
Method: This quantitative, non-experimental, longitudinal research study, Institutional Review Board Study Number 2072698-1, is guided by the Four Circle Critical Thinking Model developed by Ruth B. Alfaro-LeFevre. The model characteristics are represented in the Nursing Critical Thinking in Clinical Practice Questionnaire as primary survey dimensions. This multi-site study requires participants to attend a one-time critical thinking supplemental session and complete the questionnaire pre/post session, one-month, and three months post-session.
Results: Preliminary data from the 17 attendees show marked improvement in all critical thinking dimensions from initial session through post-sessions:
- Personal Dimension: Increase from 3.15 to 3.44
- Intellectual and Cognitive Dimension: Increase from 3.33 to 3.52
- Interpersonal and Self-Management Dimension: Increase from 3.29 to 3.47
- Technical Dimension: Increase from 3.34 to 3.50
Findings suggest considerable enhancements in critical thinking following the session.
Conclusions: Preliminary data demonstrates the implementation of a supplemental critical thinking session improves critical thinking as shown by an increase in scoring of the four dimensions in the Nursing Critical Thinking in Clinical Practice Questionnaire. Future considerations include ongoing analysis as well as expansion of the session throughout the enterprise.