Overview
Introduction (1-2 pages; due March 20th 30%). After reading the summary of the situation, write a brief assessment of it. What is the most important problem that needs to be resolved? What makes it the most important issue, and what outcome are you trying to achieve? Consult the list of Critical Thinking Indicators in your textbook. Which of these aspects of critical thinking do you think are most relevant in this situation? Explain which two or three indicators you used to identify the most important problem that you need to address. [This section of the paper will help you apply critical thinking to a specific situation, and to distinguish between being problem-focused and outcome-focused.]
You are a nursing student observing a primary nurse completing an admission history on a 55-year-old
woman. The patient shared that she was currently working as a nurse in a subacute unit of a long-term care facility. She indicated that she felt pressured by her organization to continue her education and was adapting to electronic health records. She commented on the patient population being “sicker” than she remembered. Obviously frustrated, she stated, “I just want to retire and enjoy my life.” What can you do to help adapt your nursing career to these trends?