Comparative study in critical thinking ability between clinical nurses and college nursing students at different grades
- VernacularTitle:不同年级护生与临床护士评判性思维能力的比较研究
- Author:
Mei ZHAO
;
Weili WANG
;
Qingquan BI
;
Yuankun CHEN
;
Lunfang XIE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Critical thinking;
Education;
Nursing;
Nurses
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2008;24(16):1-4
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective We aimed to compare the critical thinking ability between clinical nurses and college nursing students at different grades so as to provide scientific references for reform in nursing education and nursing practice. Methods A total of 287 clinical nurses and 656 nurses in grade one and grade three underwent the investigation by adopting Chinese version of critical thinking disposition inventory (CTDI-CV). Results The total scores of CTDI-CV of nursing students in grade one, nursing students in grade three and clinical nurses were (292.82±26.41), (284.71±26.20) and (290.58±24.87). Statistical difference existed between these groups. The scores of open-mindedness, inquisitiveness and maturity of judgement of nursing students in grade one and grade three were higher than that of the clinical nurses, while the scores of systematicity and self-confidence of critical thinking were less than that of the clinical nurses. Conclusions The current nursing education system needs further reform. At the same time we should also promote the transform of modern clinical nursing model.
