Reyes, Dalia

Instr. Gross

English 103

February 11, 2010

Analytical Thinking

            The long and thoughtful process in which the brain is acquiring, sorting and determining meaning and comprehension is my definition of critical thinking.  Thinking out side the box, listing facts and comparing and contrasting are also helpful in developing concrete ideas.  Depending on the subject matter, such as medical health, I can easily dive in and read any type of relating material.  There are other subjects on the other hand, such as history that I absolutely can not read through.  When situations such as these occur, I am overwhelmed with procrastination and laziness.  After over coming those feelings I begin the aching process of dissecting the material and retrieving vital information.  A subject matter, such as history, that is not appealing goes hand in hand with a trip to the dentist.  It is always put of until the last minute and becomes that most excruciating task on hand.  Although, there are other scenarios in which a non-appealing subject must be dealt with in a timely manner, such as work.  Seeing that I am not self employed, I depend on my job for a monthly income.   Therefore like or dislike I must accomplish any task at hand with 100 percent accuracy.  In my future nursing career, there is minimal reading to be done.  With an average of thirty patients coming in each day, critical thinking is the key since I am responsible for administering the proper dosages to each patient.  Improper dosages can further complicate existing health problems, cause serious bodily injury or even death.  I also research broader subjects that not only concern me, but the whole country as a whole.  The economic recession is very alarming, as the national defies continues to grow.  The state of California is finding that necessary cuts and adjustments must be made too many state programs due to the economic state. Seeing first hand how it is affecting retailers and every other profession and business alike reinforces that fact that I must continue saving money, as my job is not guaranteed.  Daily monitoring of sale trends and brainstorming on how to increase traffic is needed to ensure budget sales are being met.  The decline in sales affects staffing hours, which has many, including my self, worried seeing that the number of Americans loosing their homes continues to rise.  Thus, I continue motivating my self to finish my schooling and achieve a higher demand career such as a registered nurse. 

            This class will hopefully improve my critical thinking skills and provide me with a different way of analyzing information and improving my research.  One thing that I do look to change this semester is the environment in which I do my reading and brainstorming.  My home is a loud environment, with two children; I am never alone with my thoughts.  I aim to reserve specified time to ensure I am reading, comprehending and enjoying any type of material I may be reading at the time. I will also continue to reinforce the way I view the world, to question everyday events and to never become content with the knowledge I hold.