This course focuses on the advanced practice nurse's management of common, acute health problems of individuals across the lifespan and determining the effect of the illness on families. Emphasis will be on differentiating a variety of signs and symptoms to formulate possible diagnoses. Students will demonstrate proficiency in assessing, diagnosing, managing, and evaluating common, acute health problems. Emphasis is on analysis of the role of the nurse practitioner as a collaborative member of the health care team.