Internal and External Environmental Forces that Affect Critical Thinking and Patient Centered Care
Introduction
What impact do our emotions, anxiety, and self-concept have on our ability to critically think at a higher level? What about external factors? How do we as nurses manage these issues and their impact on our critical thinking behaviors? This week you will analyze the impact these internal and external factors have on our critical thinking abilities. In addition, we will strategize ways to improve the learning process for new nurses when it comes to critical thinking behaviors and skills and identify unique and creative methods to help with this process.
Module Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Analyze the impact of internal forces (i.e., self-concept, anxiety, moods, culture) and external forces (i.e., society, organizational culture, generational differences) on critical thinking behaviors.
- Develop critical thinking and clinical judgment to strategize ways to improve the mentorship of new nurses.
Reading & Resources
- Chapter 11 in Black, B. P. (2024). Professional nursing: Concepts & challenges.
Articles:
- Christianson, K. L. (2020). Emotional intelligence and critical thinking in nursing students. Nurse Educator, 45(6), p. E62–E65. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000000801
Learning Activities
- Engage: Module Two: Internal and External Forces that Affect Critical Thinking and Patient Centered Care
- Assignment: Complete and submit Assignment 1. Please click on the Assignment Submission link below to access the assignment instructions, grading rubric, and submission area.