This course provides didactic information to prepare the Family Nurse Practitioner student to provide primary care for the pediatric population, from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on integration of nursing process and theory with the incorporation of techniques and critical thinking skills for the clinical health assessment and management of infants, children, and adolescents. The course focuses on the comprehensive diagnosis and management of common health problems including appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, follow-up care, and referral/collaboration with specialty professionals for patients with both acute and chronic conditions including a strong focus on health promotion, appropriate screening, developmental assessment, and disease prevention. The care of rural/underserved populations and culturally competent care are given emphasis.