The Process of Decision Making in Nursing
Decision-Making
Critical thinking skills help nurses shape their actions. In other words, critical thinking is necessary to make good decisions. Good decision-making requires a good foundation of scientific knowledge. The nurse must also be aware of standards that should be followed. Internal and external variables such as the nurse’s personal experience, knowledge, creative thinking ability, education, self concept, as meshed with the nurses’ working environment, and situational stressors all can work to enhance or inhibit effective clinical decision making for a nurse. Types of Decisions