The major assignment for this course is an interview of a Family and an assessment of Family characteristics which is due in Module 5/Week 5. You must schedule an interview to perform a family assessment during Module 1/Week 1. This interview will gather information for all of the weekly assignments. This family cannot be yours.
You may use any resources from week two through five. The Friedman Family Assessment Short Form will be very helpful to create your interview.
schedule an interview to perform a family assessment during Module 1/Week 1. It is strongly recommended that you conduct this interview by Module 2/week 2. This does not need to be face to face.
Complete this assignment to describe which family you plan to interview and reflect on the interview by answering the questions below. Post the date you have scheduled the interview with the family.
Objectives
• Explain how nurses begin family assessment from the moment of contact.
• Compare and contrast characteristics of families.
• Apply trends, issues, theories, and evidence as guidelines for family assessment.
