"Mapped tot he 2018 BMC standards"- cover. Previous editions: Critical thinking and writing for nursing students, 2016.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction Part 1: Understanding thinking, reflecting and writing Chapter 1: Critical thinking Chapter 2: Reflecting Chapter 3: Scholarly writing Part 2: Critical thinking and reflecting in nursing contexts Chapter 4: Making sense of lectures Chapter 5: Making sense of demonstrations, seminars and workshops Chapter 6: Making clinical placements successful Chapter 7: Making use of electronic media Part 3: Expressing critical thought and reflection Chapter 8: Critiquing evidence-based literature Chapter 9: Writing the analytical essay Chapter 10: Writing the reflective essay Chapter 11: Building and using your portfolio of learning.

This is a clear and practical guide to help students develop skills such as critical thinking and reflection. It explains what critical thinking is and its importance within nursing practice, how to use these skills in practical contexts and how readers can demonstrate their abilities in written form.