The Charge Nurse: Critical Thinking for RNs course is set for presentation via online video link from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The session is open to HASC and Hospital Council – Northern & Central California members.

Critical thinking is central to effective task management and decision making in high-risk situations. The class reviews how active assessment and analysis of information can help improve quality of thinking and discusses the key principles and barriers to thinking critically. The course also covers the application of critical thinking through nursing processes to help staff arrive at appropriate decisions and conclusions.

Faculty

Faculty for the live course will be Mark Kaliher, BSN, MSN, RN (photo above), known for his upbeat and humorous teaching style. Kaliher is trained in ER nursing and has worked as a staff nurse and relief charge nurse. Since 1988, he has utilized his extensive skill set to conduct in-services and employee orientations. His experience includes working in the ER, ICU, PACU, outpatient surgery and as house supervisor at Glendora Community Hospital in 1990. He also began teaching CPR and donating time to teach basic life support classes at community education centers. 

Course Objectives

• Define critical thinking. 
• Express insight into analyzing, reasoning and evaluating problems. 
• Explain intellectual standards. 
• Recognize barriers to the application of critical thinking in nursing. 
• Identify the application of critical thinking in nursing practice. 
• Discuss feeling, vision and examination models. 

Cost 

$115 per HASC/Hospital Council member
$140 per non-acute stakeholder.

Registration and Information

To register please visit www.cvent.com/d/mnqy7v/4W. More information is available at www.hasc.org/2020-charge-nurse-critical-thinking.

Contact:
Sherita Rogers
(213) 538-0767
srogers@hasc.org