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This is the third of five sequential theory courses that will prepare primary care nurse practitioner students to provide primary care for adolescents, obstetrical patients and their families, and focus on gender health conditions. This course provides didactic content to prepare the primary care nurse practitioner student to provide primary care to adolescents and adults experiencing acute complex problems with an emphasis in obstetrical, gender and behavioral health systems. It integrates evidence-based aspects of care that are based on age, gender, sexuality and social determinants of health. Content addresses comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute complex health problems, including appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow-up care for patients. Primary care nurse practitioner students focus on health care for adolescents, obstetrical, and gender health populations, with particular emphasis on underserved and those from various cultures emphasizing health promotion, patient education, and disease prevention. Prerequisites: NR.210.621