The precollege examination: fostering a healthy transition.
The college years are marked by major life changes, character development, decision making about the future, added responsibilities, and moving away from home. Nurse practitioners have the unique opportunity to facilitate this transition to adulthood by using the precollege examination to screen for potential problems and to encourage the development of responsible health-promoting behaviors.
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University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, USA. maryswrite@aol.com
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D000293:Adolescent; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D013334:Students; D014481:United States