We Care Online

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Once in the emergency department, nurses conduct quick evaluations of patients, checking vital signs, gathering medical histories, and performing physical examinations. Critical thinking is one of the essential skills for emergency nurses, as they must make rapid decisions based on their assessments.

Vital Signs 52

Vital Signs Certification Triage Teamwork 52

We Care Online

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Learning how to take a thorough and structured patient history is one of the first skills taught in medical training. In medical training, students and residents often participate in case-based learning, where they review clinical cases and discuss potential diagnoses and reasoning pathways with mentors and peers.

Diagnostics 52

Diagnostics Tests Medication Critical Thinking 52

NHA Now

AUGUST 18, 2020

In our recent survey of employers in the 2020 Industry Outlook , the soft skill that's most important for pharmacy technicians isn't communication or professionalism—which also scored highly—but critical thinking. What is critical thinking? When is critical thinking needed in the role of the pharmacy technician?

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Medical History Continuing Education Certification 52

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

History and Assessment Mr. Salzo’s medical history is significant for childhood asthma and hypertension. The patient appears anxious and restless, requiring redirection as the triage nurse processes him. The patient states, “I have not been sleeping that well. I kind of feel discombobulated.”

Triage 105

Triage Diagnostics Collaboration Vital Signs 105