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This course is the first of four sequential theory courses designed to equip the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) student with the knowledge and competency necessary for delivering exemplary holistic primary care to the newborn and young child population. It emphasizes growth and developmental surveillance, wellness promotion, and the management of common health conditions in this specific age group. By the conclusion of this course, PNP students will have developed a foundational understanding and skill set for providing respectful, effective, inclusive, and equitable care to the youngest patients, setting the stage for advanced practice in pediatric primary care