1. https://www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/services-by-state/?state=indiana 

2. https://caregiveraction.org/family-caregiver-toolbox

3. https://lotsahelpinghands.com/

4. https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-resources/caring-for-another/

5. https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-resources/caring-for-yourself/

Please address the following in a Word document: 

1. Please review the services provided by Indiana and reflect. Please connect your reflection to what we discussed in class and how this information could be helpful for you now or in the future.  (This pertains to Link 1). 

2. Please review 4 boxes within link two and reflect. Please connect your reflection to what we discussed in class and how this information could be helpful for you now or in the future. 

3. Please explore link three and reflect. Please connect your reflection to what we discussed in class and how this information could be helpful for you now or in the future. 

4. Please explore one caregiving topic within link four and reflect. Please connect your reflection to what we discussed in class and how this information could be helpful for you now or in the future.

5.  Please explore one topic within link five and reflect. Please connect your reflection to what we discussed in class and how this information could be helpful for you now or in the future.

 Reflection #3 

Movie: When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts

Pages: 3 to 4

Objective

To relate the material in Chapter Four, “Perceiving and Believing” to the assigned film. Your paper (3-4 pages) will consist of three sections as follows. 

Introduction Paragraph (2 pts.)

Briefly summarize the film in five sentences or less.

Thinking (6 pts.)

What was the event that inspired the film

What caused the event

What was the response

How did different points of view include factual reports, inductive inferences, evaluative judgements

How do perceptions and beliefs of others influence awareness of our “lenses?”

Conclusion Paragraph (2 pts.)

Briefly explain how the text relates to the text in Chapter Four, “Perceiving and Believing.”

 

Topics- Select one of the community nursing diagnosis in chapter 16 and develop at least one program goal and two related outcomes. Discuss the rationale for your selection of the priority problem.

200-word maximum without the references.

Minimum of two references (the course textbook can be one of the references) in APA format, articles chosen must have been published within last 3-5 years.

1. Euthanasia
   • Medical / Generic definition
   • Bioethical definition.
2. Describe pain and suffering within context of faith
3. Physician Assisted Suicide / Death ( PAS / PAD)
   • Definition
   • Is it ethical?
   • Should we have the right to end our lives? Why yes or why not?
4. Better alternatives to PAS; compare and contrast each:
   • Hospice
   • Palliative care / Terminal sedation
5. Case studies. Brief summary of:
   • Hemlock Society
   • Jacob Kevorkian
   • Britanny Maynard
6. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #:  59, 60, 61. https://www.usccb.org/about/doctrine/ethical-and-religious-directives/upload/ethical-religious-directives-catholic-health-service-sixth-edition-2016-06.pdf

Submission Instructions:

• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
• If references are used, please cite properly according to the current APA style. 

 
Re: Topic 2 DQ 1

The use of evidence-based practice (EBP) and the ability of a nurse to critically think yields better patient outcomes and increased patient satisfaction. Critical thinking in nursing consists of interpretation and analysis of a problem, reasoning to find a solution, applying and evaluating the results (Scheffer & Rubenfeld, 2000 as cited in Ward-Smith, 2020). Having a nurse that can critically think versus one that lacks this skill can mean life or death for a patient. A critical thinker will ask questions, “what is the evidence behind this change in care” but will also be receptive to change regardless of personal bias. For example, our facility had implemented a new policy of notifying the physician of all hypoglycemic events. Many nurses were against this change and felt no need to inform the physician if they treat the episode and normalize the blood sugar. Others were more receptive to change and knew that this would benefit the patient as perhaps insulin dosage changes were needed, resulting in better patient outcomes.

The primary purpose of EBP, which is driven by data collection, is to create practices and policies that will yield desirable patient outcomes (Brower & Nemec, 2017 as cited in Falkner, 2017). Nursing practice is no longer driven by previous customs but by evidence gathered through research and studies. As an example, evidence suggests using a fall risk assessment tool will improve patient safety by decreasing the number of falls. In the nursing profession, one always strives to provide the best care possible to those we serve. Better patient outcomes and patient satisfaction are every nurse’s ultimate goal and are attainable if they can critically think and use EBP. It is of extreme importance that the individual keeps up to date with the latest studies on patient care and gets additional training if he /she feels they lack critical thinking skills.