1Apply developmental, epidemiology, physiologic, informatics, technology, leadership, systems, policy, quality improvement, family, community, and health promotion theories in the care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults with chronic conditions.

2Use appropriate diagnostic modalities in assessing the chronic health care needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

3Synthesize clinical data to formulate, implement and evaluate care for chronically ill infants, children, adolescents, young adults and their families.

4Use appropriate ethics and evidence-based standards in the management of chronic physical and mental health problems in infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

5Demonstrate comprehensive management of primary care needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults from diverse backgrounds who are experiencing chronic illness and recurring conditions.

6Utilize community resources in the primary care of infants, children, adolescents, young adults and families with chronic conditions.

7Integrate leadership skills and the teaching-coaching role into the education and management of chronic illnesses of children and adolescents.

8Implement the collaborative role and scope of practice of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the safe quality treatment of chronic conditions.

9Address the unique needs of diverse populations in the provision of health care to infants, children, adolescents and young adults.