This document discusses critical thinking, ethical decision making, and the nursing process. It defines critical thinking as a multidimensional skill involving reasoning and reflective thinking. Characteristics of critical thinkers include being organized, persistent, and flexible. The document also outlines basic ethical principles like autonomy, beneficence, and justice. It describes the nursing process as having five steps - assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Throughout, critical thinking is positioned as central to effective nursing practice and decision making.