Family Nursing: Theory Research and Practice

Purpose:Genograms provide a quick and useful context in which to evaluate an individual’shealth risks. Eco-maps are important because when fully completed they serve as a tool to highlight different the relationships and human resources in the persons life.

Genogram/Ecomap Assignment
Purpose:Genograms provide a quick and useful context in which to evaluate an individual’shealth risks. Eco-maps are important because when fully completed they serve as a tool to highlight different the relationships and human resources in the persons life. These resources and the information about each relationship then serve as a starting point when addressing the featured persons needs.
Course Objective: Compare and contrast a variety of theoretical frameworks to understanding dynamics within families.
Directions:
Choose a family (for this assignment this can be your own family)
Refer to the Boxs and Figures in your text in developing a family genogram and eco map.
Use the symbols posted in the Figure in your text
Include birth/death dates relationships and health problems/risks
Complete an in depth analysis of the information gained in the genogram and eco map.
In writing up your analysis use high quality/scholarly writing skills.
Use references more than 2 references less than 5 years and peer review
Due date 01/26/2017
5-6 pages in APA format
Figures from my text book below:
Book reference:
Kaakinen J.R. Gedaly-DuffV. Coehlo D.P. & Hanson S.M.H. (2015). Family health care nursing: Theory practice and research (5th ed.). Philadelphia: FA Davis.
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING NSG 5522 Family Nursing: Theory Research and Practice
Genogram/Ecomap Rubric
This assignment is due according to the date posted on the Assignments and Activities Schedule.