This course provides didactic content to prepare the student Family Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care to adults (18 years and older), including older persons, experiencing health problems in one or more body systems. Nurse practitioner students focus on health care for all populations, with particular emphasis on those in rural/underserved areas and those from diverse cultures. Students emphasize health promotion and disease prevention, evidence-based screening of adult populations, and providing culturally competent care. The course focuses on comprehensive diagnosis and management of common health problems, including appropriate diagnostic procedures, forming differential diagnoses, laboratory tests, and follow-up care for patients. Professional, ethical, and legal issues are also addressed.