Poverty Simulation Journal
Poverty Simulation Journal
Poverty Simulation Journal
During this simulation, my main focus was going to work to earn money for my family. The only
“patient” we had was an older family member who had suffered a stroke and was paralyzed on the right
side. I was so focused on our basic needs, that I gave little priority of bringing the older family member
to the clinic when needed. Looking back, I was just trying to make sure that we didn’t lose our home and
had money for food.
Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-based practice should guide nursing interventions and cares provided for patients. Were you
able to identify interventions that were based on evidence-based practices? Provide example of how
evidence-based practice was integrated into the poverty simulation.
Something evidence-based that my family was offered was flu shots. Immunizations are shown to
decrease the incidence and prevalence of a virus.
I worked within my family to come to an agreement of what we were going to do. We all decided what
to spend money on first. I was planning on going to the bank week one and two and could not get there
in time. My “wife” though stepped up and went instead for us. We worked together within the weeks,
talking with one another and making sure we each had money and transportation. I always asked if
anyone needed anything or if there was something I could do.
Benedictine Values
What Benedictine Values did you observe during the poverty simulation? (Provide specific examples)
I saw prayer, a sister from the monastery lead us in prayer before our simulation. Prayer was also
relevant in the faith resources. I saw hospitality and service by how different organizations such as social
work, community action, and faith resources would give to those in need.