Which Assignment Had The Most Value To You

Journal 1 – Chio Thung

• Reflect on your learning in Weeks 1-6 of this course. Which assignment had the most value to you? Why (be specific)?

The discussion board assignment from week 5 had to most value to me. For that assignment, I read Creasia & Friberg (2011), chapter 5. For the assignment, I had to choose a nursing theory or theorist that most supports my values and I had to describe the importance of theory-based practice. This assignment had the most value to me because I was able to read and learn about the many different types of nursing theories and theorists. Learning the nursing theories and theorists put my values into perspective and it made me think about why I valued my values. As I read through each theory, I was quickly able to figure out which theory I identified myself with. King’s theory of goal attainment supports my values the most.

• Reflect back on the website for Life Care Planning (Advance Directives) in the state of Arizona including forms for these directives. Have you or a family member completed any of these types of documents that would be used to direct your care? Why were these documents completed or why have these documents not been completed?

After reviewing the forms for advance directives, I learned there are many options people have for life care planning. No one in my family nor have I completed any type of advance directive form because we were not educated on what advance directives are and how they can influence our care. I never really put much thought into having an advance directive, but after learning about them, I understand the importance of having an advance directive and how it can affect my life if something tragic were to happen to me. I plan to have an advance