title: Critical thinking is crucial.
abstract: There has been growing concern among many employers of registered nurses that new recruits lack the ability to think critically and broadly about their work.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Agening and Health, Birmingham, and Sussex Health Care, UK.
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Castledine
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D009736:Nursing Process / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011340:Problem Solving; D013850:Thinking