Thinking As a Nurse

by Bruce Austin Scott

Thinking as a Nurse is a point-of-view work gleaned from 37 years of direct patient care and 25 years of teaching nursing. The book emphasizes the non-technical components of nursing practice--the cognitive and cerebral aspects. The primary role of nurses is to identify and solve patient problems and Thinking as a Nurse looks at influences of clinical problem solving such as empathy, what the patient says to the nurse, pathophysiology, nurse-physician relationships, teamwork, and setting priorities. Memorization and an overemphasis on technical skills are discussed as possible pitfalls in the education of nurses. The book helps students study for nursing examinations and be more adroit in their clinical practices. There are chapters addressing studying techniques and how to deal with NCLEX-type questions.

Genres: Nursing

120 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 2009

Reviews

[Matthew Gatheringwater · Rating 3 out of 5]

This slim volume would make a nice gift for a student entering nursing school. The avuncular tone and helpful advice from a seasoned professional are reassuring without the sentimental treacle usually slopped over books for nurses. There is not much here besides common sense, but it is based upon a lot of experience and observation. Perhaps of most interest are the author's views on memorization and technical skills, which he believes are over-emphasized in nursing education at the cost of developing critical thinking skills.

[ariana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great and easy read

as a nursing student going into med-surg in the fall, this was a great book that provided me with a stronger foundation mentally. it's great for both current and future nurses to read and reassure them of what nursing is truly about.

[Patty Hornby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical

This book offered some insight to what my first year of nursing will be like. a good read with some practical advice.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Common sense for student nurses. Very, very good, although a proofreader could have tidied it up some.