Research base for definition of critical thinking in nursing with 17 defined components to make the complexity of critical thinking manageable

17 components of critical thinking in nursing incorporated into the five Institute of Medicine competencies

33 TACTICS are designed for ease of use by both clinicians and educators to stimulate active learning

Sophisticated cartoon illustrations provide humor for conceptual information.

Case studies and scenarios specifically identify which aspects of critical thinking are used

Addresses the dynamic realities of critical thinking and constant and complex changes in health care today

Text is both user-friendly and well-documented with numerous references to support ideas

Frequent use of boxes, tables and highlighting to emphasize key points

Reflection cues at the end of each chapter both summarize and stimulate further thinking