Critical thinking ability of new graduate and experienced nurses

This paper is a report of a study to identify critical thinking learning needs of new and experienced nurses.Concern for patient safety has grown worldwide as high rates of error and injury continue to be reported. In order to improve patient safety, nurses must be able to recognize changes in patient condition, perform independent nursing interventions, anticipate orders and prioritize.In 2004-2006, a consecutive sample of 2144 newly hired...