How to Critically Think in Nursing School (YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE)

How To Critically Think In Nursing School (YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE)

Isn't it so annoying that everyone expects you to know how to critically think, but no one tells you what that means?

In this video, I'm going to walk you through what critical thinking means, and how to do it in nursing school.

I'll also walk you through the DRC Critical Thinking Model for you to use as you study, and help you pass your exams with flying colors!


Here's a quick breakdown of the DRC Critical Thinking Model for nursing school:

D:  Definition/Description of what you're studying
What is it? 
What's the description of it?

R: Reason/Rationale
Why does it happen? 
Why does it matter?

C: Connection
How does it connect to everything else? 


Example of how to use the DRC Critical Thinking Model:

HEART ATTACK (MI):

D: There's a block of blood flow to the heart. Usually caused by a clot or plaque build up.

R: Blood vessels around the heart become blocked, and blood flow can't get to the heart (ischemia), leading to heart tissue death (necrosis).

C: (not an exhaustive list!) If the heart is injured, it can't function well: less blood going to the body, may cause pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, N/V; assess ECG, vitals, labs (troponin, CK-MB, LDH), pain, respiratory system; Give meds, oxygen, encourage rest.


TIMESTAMPS:

Planning ahead (0:50)
Connecting the dots (1:38)
DRC Critical Thinking Model overview (3:46)
Critical Thinking Model example (5:15)


OTHER HELPFUL VIDEOS

How To PASS Nursing School: https://youtu.be/aBolIm4XGZs

What I Wish I Knew Before Nursing School: https://youtu.be/rcKKd4xmV9U

How To Take Notes: https://youtu.be/2Hxgm10kJLE

How I Made Nursing School Easier: https://youtu.be/wSnURiok6Sg


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