Background: The development of critical thinking skills in pediatric nurses is imperative to ensure quality nursing care is delivered. Many new graduates have had limited exposure to pediatric nursing.
Method: The case study method is an approach to develop competencies with real or hypothetical situations.
Results: Case studies provide an interactive teaching-learning strategy that can be applied to novice pediatric nurses in a variety of settings.
Conclusion: By using case studies, nurse educators responsible for the professional development of new graduates, help expand learners' critical thinking as they assume increased responsibility for pediatric nursing care.