Foundations of Nursing Practice: Growth and Development integrates the anatomical and physiologic changes that occur at different stages of life with the psycho-social-cultural demands that accompany these changes.
Foundations of Nursing Practice: Growth and Development helps the reader recognize the very wide ranges of normal. With this insight, nurses can anticipate expected responses.
Foundations of Nursing Practice: Growth and Development also helps nurses to gain insight into the apparent signs (symptoms and behaviors) that are indicative of actual or potential problems so they can intervene in a timely, effective manner
Introduction
Chapter 1: Growth and Development Overview
Growth and Development Theory Related to Optimal Nursing Care
Developmental Theorists
Theories of Spiritual Development
Summary
Comparison and Parallels of Developmental Theorists
Chapter 2: Pregnancy and First Year of Life
Pre-natal Considerations
Infancy: Birth to One Year of Age
Developmental Theories
Summary
Chapter 3: Toddler (Age 1–3)
Toddler Physical Characteristics
Growth and Development
Developmental Theories
Parenting
Common Illnesses
Summary
Chapter 4: Preschool (3–5 Years)
Characteristics of the Preschooler
Safety Considerations
Play Characteristics
Developmental Theories
Health Maintenance
Summary
Chapter 5: School Age (Age 6–12)
Physical and Physiological Characteristics
Safety Concerns
Developmental Theories
Children with Special Needs
Health Concerns
Parental Concerns
Summary
Chapter 6: Adolescence (Age 12–18)
Adolescent Physical Growth Spurt (Puberty)
Hormones
Health Maintenance
Body Image
Emotional Maturation (Adolescence)
Developmental Theories
Parental Challenges
Health Concerns
Summary
Chapter 7: Young Adult (Age 18–35)
Physical Characteristics and Health Concerns
Health Maintenance Requirements
Societal Expectations
Developmental Theories
Summary
Chapter 8: Middle-Age (35–65) 1
Physical and Physiological Characteristics
Health Maintenance
Hormonal Changes
Chronic Illness
The “Golden Years”
Developmental Theories
Summary
Chapter 9: The Older Adult (Age 65+)
Physical and Physiological Characteristics
Safety Concerns
Health Care Issues
Memory Loss
Need for Companionship
Need for Independence
Need for Assistance
Abuse of the Older Adult
Developmental Theories
Summary
Chapter 10: Family Health
Definition of Family
Family Assessment
Summary
Patricia A
Fowler
Patricia Fowler started her nursing career as a Public Health Nurse, making home visits to care for a high-risk neonatal population. Following this, she taught Pediatric Nursing at a local hospital, then worked as an RN in a Pediatrician’s office. Upon completion of her MSN, she worked as a nurse clinician at a University based Health Clinic and then was recruited to teach Nursing at the University of Texas at El Paso. She taught multiple courses in both classroom and clinical settings, addressing Growth and Development, Health Promotion, and Medical-Surgical Nursing. During this interim she was honored to serve as Chair of the Curriculum Committee and as Associate Dean for the Undergraduate Program.
While teaching, Kendall-Hunt Publishing encouraged her to write her own textbook, and she welcomed the opportunity. Foundations of Nursing Practice was first written as one text, with the Growth and Development section intended to provide a life-span insightful perspective to apply to the Essentials of Nursing Practice. The two texts were separated due to a higher demand for Essentials as an introductory Nursing course. To remain current with the ever-evolving changes in health care, both texts have been revised four times with the assistance of Sarah Yvonne Jimenez, PhD, RN, who is currently teaching these courses at UTEP.
Sarah
Jimenez
Dr. Sarah Yvonne Jimenez is a registered nurse and assistant professor at the University of Texas at El Paso where she teaches in the undergraduate nursing program. She earned a Philosophy of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Texas at Tyler. She is also an early career researcher studying factors that enhance dementia literacy and brain health knowledge among vulnerable populations. She focuses on the mental health of dementia caregivers living on the U.S.-Mexico border. Dr. Jimenez is a community educator, support group facilitator, health policy advocate, and a Board member of the West Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Healthcare organizations in which she holds membership include the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, the Gerontological Society of America, the National League for Nursing, and the American Public Health Association. She is the vice president of the Delta Kappa chapter of the Sigma International Honor Society of Nursing and the president of District 1 of the Texas Nurses Association. In 2023, she was accepted as a fellow in the UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Brain Health Equity Fellowship.