Critical thinking is essential in nursing since students have access to information quickly. The steps that it takes to think critically is something that must be taught with today's students. Technology, while useful, it has caused students to become inpatient and also question their ability to solve problems alone. Critical thinking is a self-directed, self-analytical exercise, but helping students work through the process with the necessary tools, they can synthesize information in order to make good decisions, thus building their knowledge base while in school.
