Characteristics of an Expert Critical Thinker
● Outcome-directed ● Open to new ideas ● Flexible ● Willing to change ● Innovative ● Creative ● Analytical ● Communicator ● Assertive
● Persistent ● Caring ● Energetic ● Risk taker ● Knowledgeable ● Resourceful ● Observant ● Intuitive ● “Out of the box” thinker
From Ignatavicius, D.D. (2001). Six critical thinking skills for at-the-bedside success. Nursing Management, 32(1), 37–39.