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Abstract
_The development of critical thinking is imperative, nowadays, since people are challenged to face complex situations, taking reasonable decisions and assessing alternative solutions critically. Aim of the study_ This study aimed to Enhancing intern- nurses’ critical thinking using self-learning package. Design_ a Quasi-experimental design was utilized. Subjects_ the study was conducted on 114 subjects of intern-nurses. Setting_ the study was carried out at Beni-suef university hospital. Tools_ four tools were used to collect data_ Critical Thinking Knowledge Questionnaire, California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory, Critical Thinking Skill Questionnaire and Self-Learning Package Attitude Questionnaire. Results_ There were improvements in the levels of knowledge, dispositions and skills regarding critical thinking among studied intern-nurses in both study and control groups throughout immediate post and follow up phases from the preprogram phase. there was positive statistically significant correlations between level of knowledge and level of disposition, level of knowledge and level of critical thinking skills of the studied intern-nurses at immediate post and follow up phases of the study. Conclusion_ the training program was effective. There were improvements in the levels of knowledge, dispositions and skills regarding critical thinking. Recommendations_ Adopt self-learning packages in the orientation program of intern-nurses by nursing faculties. Further research can be conducted to consider longitudinal research designs that will enable them to track nurses’ critical thinking development over the course of their entire undergraduate careers_