title: A case study approach: developing critical thinking skills in novice pediatric nurses.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The development of critical thinking skills in pediatric nurses is imperative to ensure quality nursing care is delivered. Many new graduates have had limited exposure to pediatric nursing.
  
  
  METHODS
  The case study method is an approach to develop competencies with real or hypothetical situations.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Case studies provide an interactive teaching-learning strategy that can be applied to novice pediatric nurses in a variety of settings.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  By using case studies, nurse educators responsible for the professional development of new graduates, help expand learners' critical thinking as they assume increased responsibility for pediatric nursing care.
authors.affiliation: National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Sheridan
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000451:nursing; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009736:Nursing Process; D009737:Nursing Records; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000193:education*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D013850:Thinking