Abstract
BackgroundNurses use their critical thinking skills and creativity to solve complex problems. Nursing students should access effective and appropriate educational materials to develop critical thinking skills and creativity. ObjectiveThis study investigated the effect of the “decorative arts” course on nursing students' creativity and critical thinking dispositions. MethodThe study was conducted in the nursing departments of two universities between May 2021 and December 2021. The sample consisted of 141 nursing students. Data were collected using a sociodemographic characteristics questionnaire, the Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS), and the Marmara Creative Thinking Dispositions Scale (MCTDS). ResultsFourth-year students had a significantly higher mean CTDS score than third-year students (p = 0.009). Participants who took the “decorative arts” course for two semesters had a significantly higher mean CTDS score than those who took it for one semester at most (p < 0.05). ConclusionThe “decorative arts” course helped nursing students develop critical thinking skills and creativity.
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