FNPs are primary health care providers who take care of family members quite literally all through their lives. In Barbara's practice, she provides prenatal care, sees infants, children, adolescents and adults. She may see acute illnesses and injuries (yes, stitches and broken bones) and manage chronic illness in older adults. She sees a great many women for their annual exams, do well-child checkups, etc. Barbara works in collaboration with four physicians, two Physician Assistants and one other FNP.