Capella University Critical Thinking Model Discussion

Capella University Critical Thinking Model Discussion

Question Description
CRITICAL THINKING MODEL
Critical thinking involves the ability to be in control of one’s thinking. It includes the ability to consciously examine the elements of one’s reasoning, or that of another, and evaluate that reasoning against universal intellectual standards of clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, and logic. It also involves the structured examination of sources of information.

For your initial post:

Review Paul and Elder’s Critical Thinking Model media piece from this week’s What You Need to Know. You may recall that you were introduced to the Paul and Elder model in your first course at Capella. Since that time, you have used critical thinking to develop your coursework as you considered problems in the field of psychology, reviewed research, applied theories, and worked toward recommended solutions.
Reflect on the eight elements of thought in the model and on the intellectual standards. Describe some specific ways you have implemented some of the elements and standards into your academic work. To give your peers and instructor a good understanding of your application, as you compose your post, name specific elements and standards. Discuss ways the elements and standards have applied to your everyday thinking and behavior as you interact with people in your personal and professional life.
**SHORT DISCUSSION POST, 2-3 PARAGRAPHS**

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As a clinical nurse working on a medical surgical unit with an emphasis on orthopedics this writer sees a wide variety of patients across all different populations. In Southern California there is a large population of homeless individuals and families. It is my hope that in my career I can better serve the homeless population.

Homelessness, health disparities, and health inequities are all intertwined creating a difficult situation and negative outcomes for patients. Homelessness is associated with shorter life expectancy and higher morbidity. Patients that are homeless have a decreased availability in both primary and preventative health care leading these patients to have late diagnoses and uncontrolled illness that if treated earlier would lead to better outcomes for the patient (Stafford, A., & Wood, L, 2017).

 

Access to affordable healthcare is at utmost importance for the homeless population to better diagnose, treat, and manage health. Unfortunately, there are many boundaries in both health and social issues that lead this population to have poor outcomes. As a clinical nurse I work closely with case management and social work to attempt to assist the homeless population. We assist these patients to file for emergency medical assistance, provide the opportunities to find shelter, and fill prescriptions through hospital programs. At my hospital we provide all medications to those that cannot afford it and without insurance through a program called Project Help. Project help allows us to fill all medications at no cost to the patient prior to discharge. By attaining my Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in leadership I hope to one day become a manager or a director to better serve my community. We must reduce the impact of homelessness on health, and I believe thru perseverance and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams we can help decrease health disparities.

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