Introduction

Critical thinking is a combination of reasoned thinking, openness to alternatives, the ability to reflect, and a desire to seek truth. 

It is the art of thinking about what you are doing, while you are doing it. Critical thinking is essential for nurses because they face complex situations, unique clients, and the need to provide holistic care.

Critical thinking helps nurses to use a systematic problem-solving process that guides all nursing actions. This process is called the nursing process.