Objective To explore the status of critical thinking and self - directed learning ability among undergraduate nursing students, and to analyze their correlation. Methods Totally,213 undergraduate nursing students were recruited and investigated by using Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory (CTDI) (Chinese version ) and self - directed learuing attitude scale. Results Total scores of critical thinking and self - directed learning ability were (264.92±22.64) and (185.53±20.15 ), respectively. The total score of critical thinking was ...