NR 536 Week 2 Collaboration Café Reply 2

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Chamberlain University

NR-536: Advanced Health Assessment, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice

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Week 2 Collaboration Café Reply 2

Hi Lorraine Ledgerwood,

I agree with your statement that certain strategies can facilitate faster adoption of clinical decision-making skills among learners. According to Nibbelink and Brewer (2018) and Price et al. (2017), the intuitive approach proves to be more accurate and dependable than narrative thinking in the development of clinical judgment skills. This suggests that when evaluating similar clinical cases, the role of intuition becomes evident, particularly in the cue acquisition process, supporting better decision-making outcomes.

Price et al. (2017) further emphasizes that nurse educators should actively encourage learners to engage in structured reflections on their decision-making processes. By doing so, students are presented with opportunities that drive them toward utilizing contextually informed and holistic intuitive processes. This structured reflection can help learners cultivate the intuition necessary for high-quality clinical decision-making.

Thank you for sharing such an insightful post!

NR 536 Week 2 Collaboration Café Reply 2

Discussion of Techniques for Clinical Decision-Making

Approach	Key Findings	Educational Implications
Intuitive Approach	Found to be more accurate and reliable than narrative thinking in clinical judgment (Nibbelink & Brewer, 2018; Price et al., 2017).	Promotes faster acquisition of clinical decision-making skills through real-time, experience-based learning.
Cue Acquisition	Integral for decision-making, allowing learners to use intuition in assessing clinical complications.	Encourages educators to emphasize cue recognition to enhance learners’ intuitive skills.
Structured Reflection	Encourages learners to think through their decision-making processes in a holistic and contextualized way (Price et al., 2017).	Supports the development of intuition by having learners reflect on their experiences, thus reinforcing their skills.

References

Nibbelink, W., & Brewer, B. (2018). Decision-making in nursing practice: An integrative literature review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(5-6), 917–928. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14151

NR 536 Week 2 Collaboration Café Reply 2

Price, A., Zulkosky, K., White, K., & Pretz, J. (2017). Accuracy of intuition in clinical decision-making among novice clinicians. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 73(5), 1147–1157. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13202