Thursday, April 7, 2011

Importance

"Why is it important to learn problem-solving skills? Because we all have to make decisions. Whether you're a student, a parent, a business person, or the president of the United States, you face problems every day that need solving . . .  Whether the issue is big or small, we all set goals for ourselves, face challenges, and strive to overcome them" (Watanabe, 2009).  Click here to learn more about Ken Watanabe's simplistic problem solving methods and his book titled Problem Solving 101:  A Simple Book for Smart People.  

"Problem solving is a fixture in life. You have to be able to solve problems. Problems pop up everyday. Sometimes they are small and sometimes they are large. Sometimes solving a problem is a matter of life and death and other times it is merely a matter of keeping your sanity. Regardless of why you need problem solving, you can not deny that you need it" (mindmentor, 2008).

7 comments:

  1. Beth, I find it very interesting that problem solving is also mentioned in several aspects of my learning concept, creativity. Apparently you have to be creative in order to problem solve!

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  2. I sometimes believe that is one thing that is so stressful about our jobs. 12 hours of non-stop problem solving. And it can be something that has no importance up unto a life or death situation. I think we all have a certain need to problem solve, it keeps us sane. It's just a matter of keeping it from overwhelming us.

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  3. Creativity is essential in problem solving methods like brainstorming or analogy. I love working in groups when it comes to brainstorming, because two or three minds is usually better than one!

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  4. I think that learning to problem solve is an important part of being a nurse. It is highly stressed in nursing school and is used every day on the job. I think that the problem solving we do as a nurse helps me in my everyday life.

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  5. Beth,

    Problem solving is very critical in nursing. Nurses must be able to assess the whole problem with their patients in order to provide the best patient care. Problem solving is very important

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  6. Beth, Problem solving is such an important asset to have, especially in the nursing profession. It is a such a true statement that problem solving occurs daily, and we encounter it in all aspects of life. Great information!

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  7. Beth, Great Blog with lot's of good information. Problem solving and critical thinking is in my opinion essintial in nursing. Nurses must utelize both if they desire to offer their patients quality care.

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