Introduction.

The following article is the result of research conducted to opt for a degree in nursing, which consisted of an educational program from Nursing life skills as a strategy for promoting health in children at social risk Home Vista del Mar in San Jose, Costa Rica in 2014.

Methods.

23 children participated in ages between 9-11 years (how many staff of the institution). A qualitative methodology was applied. First, a diagnosis, which involved both, children and staff working for the institution was performed. From the results of the diagnosis, the education program developed by the methodology workshop with seven sessions and a closing activity in which strategy was employed rally was designed. Program evaluation was performed at the end of each session, along with a general assessment at the end of the entire program (activity rally).

Result.

The results were analyzed in the light of the conceptual model of open system theorist in nursing Imogene King, including the importance of implementation and constant reinforcement of these types of programs, from Nursing, provide tools for stands that infants have a greater control over their care, so that implement measures to promote their health holistically.

Conclusion.

The need to strengthen life skills in populations at social risk condition is evident.