title: A concept analysis of critical thinking: A guide for nurse educators.
abstract: In research literature, the concept of critical thinking has been widely utilized in nursing education. However, critical thinking has been defined and evaluated using a variety of methods. This paper presents a concept analysis to define and clarify the concept of critical thinking to provide a deeper understanding of how critical thinking can be incorporated into nursing education through the use of simulation exercises. A theoretical definition and sample cases were developed to illuminate the concept as well as a discussion of the antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents of critical thinking.
authors.affiliation: Eastern University, St. Davids, PA.
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Von Colln-Appling
authors.affiliation: Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA. Electronic address: dgiuliano09@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Danielle
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Giuliano
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003210:Concept Formation; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D009736:Nursing Process / Q000592:standards*; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D013850:Thinking; D000078329:Workforce
keywords: Concept analysis; Critical thinking skills; Nurse educators; Simulation