Activity 6
Multiple Intelligences
You will find a discussion of Howard Gardner’s list of Multiple Intelligences (Rubenfeld & Scheffer, 2015, Box 3-2) in the textbook readings. Review the different categories in the text and explain how an experienced nurse can use these categories to nurture critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in a novice nurse. Discuss:
the importance of understanding multiple intelligences
four of the types of intelligences from Gardner’s list. Describe how at least two intelligences relate to your way of thinking and give examples from your nursing practice.
the positive or negative impact of using multiple intelligences when mentoring nurses (those with experience and/or novice nurses). Include specific examples from your nursing practice/experience.
how to improve the mentoring/learning process using the concepts of multiple intelligences.
Reading and Resources
Read Chapters 3 & 6 In Rubenfeld, M. G., & Scheffer, B.K. (2015). Critical thinking TACTICS for nurses: Achieving the IOM competencies (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
