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This course provides content to prepare the adult/gerontology nurse practitioner student to provide primary care to adults experiencing health problems in one or more body systems. This course prepares students to diagnose, treat and follow-up common chronic illnesses in adults. It integrates evidence-based biomedical, psychological, social and nursing aspects of care that is based on age, gender, culture, and ethnicity. Didactic content addresses comprehensive diagnosis and management of common chronic health problems, including appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow-up care for patients with common chronic problems. Nurse practitioner students focus on health care for all populations and all adult age groups with particular emphasis on underserved and those from other cultures. Students also emphasize health promotion and disease prevention, screening of adult and older populations, and providing culturally competent care. Prerequisite: NR.210.640 Corequisite: NR.210.645