Note: first letter in my name is R State is Florida
Assessment Description
This topic will focus on children and how to assess for and address their developmental needs. The Search
Institute is a nonproft organization that conducts and applies research to promote positive youth
development. In 1994, the Search Institute published “What Kids Need to Succeed” with 40 Developmental
Assets for raising children. Please review the 40 Developmental Assets documents located in topic Resources.
Based on the frst letter of your frst name you will create a plan using the nursing process (Assessment,
Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation [ADPIE]) that will focus on the given age group:
A-F: 3 to 5 years – Early childhood
G-M: 5 to 9 years – Children grades K-3
N-S: 9 to 12 years – Middle childhood
T-Z: 12 to 18 years – Adolescents
Use the attached template based on your assigned age group to successfully complete the assignment from
the perspective of a nurse working at your state’s Department of Human Services.
You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources
must be published within the past 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing
practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student
Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar
with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is
located in Class Resources if you need assistance.