The document outlines three objectives for an essay on topics related to maternal/child nursing and gerontology: 1. Discuss the complexity of factors that influence older adults, including health, environment, healthcare financing, lifestyle, end of life issues, ethics, and community support. More than one recent reference is required. 2. Describe the pathophysiology, symptoms, tests, treatments, medications, and two nursing goals with interventions for one pediatric chronic illness. More than one recent reference is required. 3. Discuss the potential psychosocial effects of hospitalization on a child from one developmental age, including cultural influences from one culture. More than one recent reference published within the last 5 years is required.