This course provides content for advanced practice nursing care of adults and geriatrics with chronic disease and illnesses in a variety of settings in complex health care systems. The patient population includes young adults (including late adolescents and emancipated minors), adults and older adults (including young-old, old, and old-old adults). Emphasis is on developing clinical expertise to interpret and manage chronically ill patients and their clinical problems. Planning, directing, delivering, and evaluating care is based on theory and research. Students will combine didactic learning with clinical experiences.