Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Piaget's Stage 1 of Cognitive Development

Piaget's Stage 1 of Cognitive Development

The sensorimotor stage, the initial phase of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, spans the first two years of a child's life. During this period, infants actively engage with their surroundings, building cognitive awareness through direct interaction with the world. This interaction is primarily based on sensory perception and motor actions, allowing infants to gradually understand basic physical properties and predict how objects interact within their environment.
Exploration...

Steps in the Modeling Process

Steps in the Modeling Process

Albert Bandura's theory of observational learning identifies four critical processes: attention, retention, motor reproduction, and reinforcement or motivation.
Attention is the first necessary component for observational learning. It involves focusing on what the model is doing and saying. For example, if you decide to take a drawing class to enhance your skills, you need to pay close attention to the instructor's words and hand movements. The characteristics of the model significantly...

Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Developmental psychology explores the changes and continuities in human abilities throughout life, encompassing physical, cognitive, linguistic, and social dimensions. Human development is not restricted to growth, but includes aspects of decline, particularly in physical abilities as individuals age. Developmental psychologists seek to understand how people change as they age and how their mental and social skills evolve.Developmental MilestonesA key concept in developmental psychology is...

Piaget's Stage 2 of Cognitive Development

Piaget's Stage 2 of Cognitive Development

The preoperational stage, the second of Jean Piaget's four stages of cognitive development, spans approximately ages 2 to 7 and is characterized by the emergence of symbolic thinking. During this stage, children use language, images, and symbols to represent objects and concepts, enabling them to engage in imaginative and pretend play. This symbolic thinking supports children's ability to perform make-believe actions, such as imagining a broom as a horse or their hand as a phone, blending...

Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching II: Planning and Implementation

Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching II: Planning and Implementation

Planning for learning involves the development of a teaching plan. Teaching plans are similar to nursing care plans—both follow the steps of the nursing process. Planning in the teaching process involves setting goals and outcomes. Here, goals identify what a patient needs to achieve to understand a healthcare topic better, whereas the outcomes are the action to be performed by the patient to achieve the goal within a timeframe. For example, if the goal is to educate the patient about insulin...

Piaget's Stage 3 of Cognitive Development

Piaget's Stage 3 of Cognitive Development

During Piaget's concrete operational stage, from ages 7 to 11, children exhibit a marked increase in logical thinking skills, specifically in relation to tangible, real-world events. This stage is characterized by the development of several essential cognitive concepts, including conservation, reversibility, and classification, all of which support the child's evolving capacity for structured thought.
Conservation and Constancy of Quantity
A significant cognitive milestone in the concrete...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Legal Issues 101: Students Who Require One-to-One Nursing Services.

NASN school nurse (Print)·2023

Same author

Medical Cannabis and School: Separating Fact From Fiction.

NASN school nurse (Print)·2019

Same author

Caring for children with cystic fibrosis: a collaborative clinical and school approach.

The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses·2004

Same author

Vision screening practices in central Iowa: a follow-up evaluation.

The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses·2003

Same author

School violence: an overview.

The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses·2002

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 7, 2026

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish

Published on: July 18, 2020

First steps: making the transition to preschool.

MaryAnn Tapper Strawhacker¹

¹Section 504 Consultant, Heartland Area Education Agency 11, Johnston, IA, USA.

NASN School Nurse (Print)

|September 21, 2013

Summary

School nurses can ease the preschool transition for children with disabilities and their families through proactive planning. This approach builds trust and provides essential information for tailored educational support, ensuring a smoother start to school.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Nursing
Educational Psychology
Child Development

Background:

Preschool transition is a significant stressor for families.
Children with disabilities require specialized support during this period.
The role of school nurses in facilitating this transition is often underestimated.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the critical role of school nurses in managing the preschool transition for children with disabilities.
To emphasize the benefits of advance planning and preparation.
To explore strategies for building trusting relationships between school nurses and families.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of case studies (hypothetical).
Review of best practices in school nursing and early childhood education.

More Related Videos

Examining Recall Memory in Infancy and Early Childhood Using the Elicited Imitation Paradigm

Examining Recall Memory in Infancy and Early Childhood Using the Elicited Imitation Paradigm

Published on: April 28, 2016

Experimental Paradigm for Measuring the Effects of Self-distancing in Young Children

Experimental Paradigm for Measuring the Effects of Self-distancing in Young Children

Published on: March 1, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish

Published on: July 18, 2020

Examining Recall Memory in Infancy and Early Childhood Using the Elicited Imitation Paradigm

Examining Recall Memory in Infancy and Early Childhood Using the Elicited Imitation Paradigm

Published on: April 28, 2016

Experimental Paradigm for Measuring the Effects of Self-distancing in Young Children

Experimental Paradigm for Measuring the Effects of Self-distancing in Young Children

Published on: March 1, 2019

Developmental framework for nurse-family collaboration.

Main Results:

Advance planning by school nurses significantly reduces family stress.
Early information sharing enables customized educational programming.
Established trust facilitates better integration of the child into the preschool environment.

Conclusions:

School nurses are pivotal in ensuring a successful preschool transition for children with disabilities.
Proactive engagement and information exchange are key to easing stress and optimizing support.
Investing in this preparatory phase benefits the child, family, and educational team.