nr510 full course latest 2016 october
NR510 Wk 1 Dq 1, Dq 2 & Dq 3 latest 2016 september
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Discussion Part One (graded)
Mary, a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse, has been practicing for fifteen years. Throughout her nursing career, she worked in pediatric, surgical, and emergency departments. She worked as a floor nurse, charge nurse, and was recently offered a position as a nursing supervisor. A stipulation for becoming a nursing supervisor is that Mary must attain a Master of Health Administration degree within 2 years of accepting the position. The offer prompted Mary to contemplate her career. She is interested in returning to college, but she realized that she does not want to pursue working in administration and away from patients. Mary decided to become an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). Mary knows that working as an APN will allow her the opportunity to make a larger contribution to individuals, environment, health, and nursing. She researched graduate nursing programs and discovered that there are four roles of the APN. Mary must choose one role and apply to a program, but she is unsure about the different roles and their individual scopes of practice.
Discussion question:
How would you decide? Develop apros and cons list to assist Mary in making her decision. Include each role of the APN on the list and be certain to provide appropriate rationales and citations.
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Discussion Part Two (graded)
A clear definition for the various roles of CNM, CNP, CNS, and CRNA has been convoluted by various state definitions that confuse the roles and often obscure their intended meaning. Such state definitions reveal further confusion with regard to role separation, competency, emphasis, approach, and variation. This misunderstanding extends to nurse educators, providers, reimbursement, and even the public. The lack of clarity regarding initial role preparation versus current certification serves to further frustrate accreditors, consumers, and employers alike.
Discussion question:
How does your state define the role and scope of the CNP? Provide a correctly formatted citation for your reference resource.
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Discussion Part Three (graded)
Mary expressed that she wants to work directly with patients. She is familiar with working in a large hospital system, and prefers to remain in her current town when she graduates. She has considerable clinical experience in pediatric, surgical, and emergency nursing.
Discussion question:
Based on Mary’s experience and interests, which role would you choose for her, and why?
NR510 Wk 2 Dq 1, Dq 2 & Dq 3 latest 2016 september
dq 1
Discussion Part One (graded)
Mary, a registered nurse, decided that she wants to become a CNP. She applied and was accepted to the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Chamberlain College of Nursing. She received a course curriculum which outlined the courses necessary to complete her degree. One of the early courses in the program curriculum is NR-501 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice.
You are a student colleague of Mary’s enrolled in the same class. On the class Q&A discussion board, Mary posted, “I took nursing theory classes fifteen years ago in my bachelor’s program. I don’t understand why I need to take theory classes again.”
Discussion Question:
How would you respond? Develop a logical response to Mary’s post. Provide evidence to support your arguments.Topic responses
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Discussion Part Two (graded)
Mary wrote, “All nursing theories are the same and certainly there is no connection to APN practice.”
Discussion Question:
How would you respond? Develop a logical response to Mary’s post. Provide evidence to support your arguments.
dq 3
Discussion Part Three (graded)
The following response on the discussion board was posted by the course instructor:
“The advanced practice roles of CNM, CNP, CNS, and CRNA require an intensive set of clinical skills, understandings, and integrative abilities that synthesize advanced practice nursing knowledge.”
Discussion Question:
What does the course instructor mean by “integrative abilities”? Provide evidence to support your response.
NR510 Wk 3 Dq 1, Dq 2 & Dq 3 latest 2016 september
dq 1
Discussion Part One (graded)
You are a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) employed as a contact employee in a busy primary care practice for 2 years. The providers in the group include one physician, who is also the owner of the practice, and two other nurse practitioners. The owner of the practice recently made comments about the need to produce more revenue. You relate with his concerns and feel that you have several strategies that could be helpful. Your contract is up for renewal in 3 months. You are highly satisfied with your job and want to stay in the group. You see 20 patients per day on average, and take call every third weekend.
Discussion Question:
What negotiation strategies should you use to propose a contract renewal? Use logical reasoning and provide evidence based rationales for your decisions. Keep in mind that your negotiation terms and conditions must be within the legal scope of practice for an ANP.
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Discussion Part Two (graded)
As revenue generators, NPs must be aware of how their work contributes to the overall revenue of the clinical practice. You see 20 patients per day on average, and take call every third weekend. According to Buppert (2011), an NP who sees 15 patients per day at $56 per patient visit, on average, brings in $840 per day. Allowing 1 week off for continuing education, 1 week off for illness, and 4 weeks off for vacation, this NP will bring in $193,200 a year, potentially. However, not all bills are paid. With a 90% collection rate—a reasonable collection rate for an efficient practice—this NP actually will bring in $173,800 per year. An NP who sees 24 patients per day will bring in $1344 per day, or $309,120 per year in accounts receivable. With a 90% collection rate, this NP will bring $278,208 to the practice (Buppert, 2011).
Discussion Question:
In this scenario, what are you “worth” to the practice? Use logical reasoning and provide evidence based rationales for your decisions. Keep in mind that your negotiation terms and conditions must be within the legal scope of practice for an ANP.
dq 3
Discussion Part Three (graded)
Establishing a salary can be a challenge for NPs. Deducting 40% of the NP’s gross generated income for overhead expenses (rent, benefits, continuing education, supplies, malpractice, lab expenses, and depreciation of equipment) leaves $104,280 for the 15-patient-per-day NP and $166,925 for the 24-patient-per-day NP. Further deducting 15% of that figure to pay a physician for consultation services leaves $88,638 in salary for the 15-patient-per-day NP and $141,887 in salary for the 24-patient-per-day NP. Deducting 10% for employer profit leaves $79,775 in salary for the 15-patient-per-day NP and $127,699 for the 24-patient-per-day NP (Buppert, 2011).
Discussion Question:
What salary would you propose for the contract renewal? Use logical reasoning and provide evidence based rationales for your decisions. Keep in mind that your negotiation terms and conditions must be within the legal scope of practice for an ANP.
NR510 Wk 4 Dq 1, Dq 2 & Dq 3 latest 2016 september
dq 1
Discussion Part One (graded)
You are a Family Nurse Practitioneremployed in a busy primary care office. The providers in the group include one physician and three nurse practitioners. The back office staff includes eight medical assistants who assist with patient care as well as filing, answering calls from patients, processing laboratory results and taking prescription renewal requests from patients and pharmacies. Stephanie, a medical assistant, has worked in the practice for 10 years and is very proficient at her job. She knows almost every patient in the practice, and has an excellent rapport with all of the providers.
Mrs. Smith was seen today in the office for an annual physical. Her last appointment was a year ago for the same reason. During this visit, Mrs. Smith brought an empty bottle of Amoxicillin with her and asked if she could have a refill. You noted the patient’s name on the label and the date on the bottle was one week ago. You also noted your name printed on the label as the prescriber. The patient admitted that she called last week concerned about her cough and spoke to Stephanie. You do not recall having discussed this patient with Stephanie, nor do the other providers in the practice.
Discussion Question:
What is your next logically sound course of action? Provide evidence to support your response.
dq 2
Discussion Part Two (graded)
Upon further investigation, you learn that Stephanie spoke with the patient and called the medication into the patient’s pharmacy without consulting with a provider. Stephanie claimed that the patient was insistent about needing a prescription. Since Mrs. Smith was coming into the office the following week for an appointment, she didn’t think you would mind if the patient received the prescription early.
Discussion Question:
What are the ethical-legal concerns associated with this situation? Provide evidence to support your response.
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Discussion Part Three (graded)
Due to the incident, you are concerned with office policies and procedure. Upon investigation, you find there isn’t a policy in place to address non-urgent patient requests for prescriptions.
Discussion Question:
What quality improvement strategies might you implement as an APN in this practice to safeguard your role and assure patient safety? Provide evidence to support your response.
NR510 Wk 5 Dq 1, Dq 2 & Dq 3 latest 2016 september
dq 1
Discussion Part One (graded)
You are a Family Nurse Practitioner working in an outpatient primary care office of a large hospital system. The practice has been operating for over 15 years, and many of the administrative and clinical staff were hired when the practice opened. You have been in the practice for less than 3 months. In that short amount of time, you have witnesses several of the clinical staff have heated arguments with each other, sometimes in patient areas. Today, one of the back office assistants didn’t come to work. Unfortunately, this pattern of behavior is not unusual in this practice. Your clinical schedule is especially busy. Working without appropriate office staff will negatively influence your ability to spend time with patients, impede the flow of patients through the office, and could impact patient safety.
Discussion Question:
How should you logically respond in this situation? Provide rationales and evidence to support your decisions.
dq 2
Discussion Part Two (graded)
Leadership is not random. It is multifaceted and must be communicated as a stated plan to effect a change. Organizational leaders provide a vision and move others toward a common goal.
Discussion Question:
In this scenario, what evidence-based organizational strategies and management skills might you employ to resolve co-worker conflict? Provide evidence and rationales to support your decisions.
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Discussion Part Three (graded)
According to Buppert (2011), quality improvement and patient safety are inextricably intertwined. A work environment that supports teamwork and respect for other people is essential to promote patient safety and quality of care. Unprofessional behavior is disruptive and adversely impacts patient and staff satisfaction, the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals, communication, teamwork and undermines a culture of safety. Unprofessional behavior is therefore unacceptable.
Discussion Question:
How does teamwork increase patient safety? Provide evidence and rationales to support your decisions.
NR510 Wk 6 Dq 1, Dq 2 & Dq 3 latest 2016 september
dq 1
Discussion Part One (graded)
You have completed your nurse practitioner education, likely one of the most challenging tasks you have ever undertaken. Several of your graduated colleagues live in different states, including California, Washington, and Illinois. After a year of primary care practice in your respective states, you get together for a reunion and share your practice perspectives. It is apparent that your experiences are not equal.
Discussion Question:
How do licensure, accreditation, certification, and education (LACE) considerations differ for APN clinical roles for these three states: California, Washington and Illinois? Provide evidence for your response.
dq 2
Discussion Part Two (graded)
Inconsistent regulation of APN role and scope prevent a seamless healthcare system in which APN can practice.
Discussion Question:
What evidence-based strategies should be implemented to achieve continuity between state regulatory boards? Provide evidence for your response.
NR510 Wk 7 Dq 1 & Dq 2 latest 2016 september
dq 1
Discussion Part One (graded)
You are attending a large continuing education conference for primary care providers. In the audience are physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants from all over the country. Seated at your table are physicians and nurse practitioners. Following the lecture on teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration, a debate ensues at your table. One physician stated:
I am against nurse practitioners who want to take my job. There is a huge difference in the two professions. Primary-care physicians receive extensive and diverse medical education and clinical experience. The nurse practitioner should not function as an independent healthcare provider...they should only function in an integrated practice arrangement under the direction and responsible supervision of a practicing, licensed physician.
Discussion Question:
How would you respond to the physician’s statements? Use logical reasoning and evidence from the literature to support your response.
dq 2
Discussion Part Two (graded)
A fellow NP at the table responded:
An increasing number of practices are scrapping the traditional one-on-one doctor-patient relationship. Instead, patients are receiving care from a group of health professionals who divide up responsibilities that once would have largely been handled by the doctor in charge. While the supervising physician still directly oversees patient care, other medical professionals—nurse practitioners, physician assistants and clinical pharmacists—are performing more functions. These include adjusting medication dosage, ensuring that patients receive tests and helping them to manage chronic diseases.
Discussion Question:
What are your thoughts on interprofessional collaboration? Provide evidence to support your response.
dq 3
Discussion Part Three (graded)
The Federal Trade Commission has weighed in on several state battles over scope of practice, arguing that physician groups have no valid reason for blocking such laws other than to thwart competition.
Discussion Question:
How does “restraint of trade” apply to NP practice limitations? Provide evidence for your response.
APN Leader Interview Project
Guidelineswith Scoring Rubric
Purpose
The purpose of this application is to provide the student an opportunity to interview an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) leader about competencies necessary for APN role development.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
CO 2: Integrate interprofessional collaboration and innovative communication to support and promote the teaching-coaching function of advanced practice nursing (PO 3).
CO3: Assimilate primary care competencies into APN/specialty nurse practitioner practice that exemplify professional values, scholarship, service, and culturally competent global awareness and support ongoing professional and personal development (PO 5).
CO7: Critically analyze legislative and regulatory issues including independent practice and restraint of trade, and business and legal requirements for the four advanced practice nursing roles of CNS, CNP, CNM, and CRNA (PO 1, 9).
CO8: Examine the contribution of various interprofessional collaboration resources including the role dimension of consultant for advanced practice nursing(PO 3).
CO9: Evaluate strategies for contract negotiation, CV/resume writing, credentialing, national board certification, hospital privileges, and reimbursement(PO 8).
CO10: Develop visionary leadership skills that combine best evidence with nursing expertise to support quality improvement, safety, and change across healthcare organizations and systems (PO 1, 3, 8, 9).
CO11: Differentiate leadership strategies that strengthen interprofessional collaboration and incorporate an ethic of care, values, and ethical principles into the role of the nurse leader across healthcare organizations and systems (PO 2, 4, 5, 6, 7).
Due Date:Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 3
Total Points Possible: 150
1. To complete this application, you will need to access to the following databases: CINAHL, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and the Joanna Briggs Institute. You may access these databases through the Chamberlain College of Nursing Online Library
2. TheAPN Leader Interview project will be graded on quality of information, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.
3. Create your report using Microsoft Word 2007 (a part of Microsoft Office 2007), which is the required format for all Chamberlain College of Nursing documents. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word 2007 document because it will end in “.docx”
4. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about this project may be posted under the Q & A forum.
5. The length of the project report is to be no less than 5 and no greater than 6 pages excluding title page and reference pages.
6. APA (2010) format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and lower case, centered):
a. Introduction
b. Description of the 9 NONPF NP Core Competencies
c. Description of the Interview with the APN.
d. Analysis of the discussed APN competencies
e. Conclusion
The following are best practices for preparing this project paper:
1. Read “Interview Suggestions and Tips” in Course Resources.
2. Review the 9NONPF Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies.
3. Identify an APN with whom to conduct an interview. The APN should practice in one of the following roles: CNS, CNP, CNM, or CRNA.
4. When conducting the interview, be sure to identify appropriate background information regarding the interviewee (who, what, where, when, and why).
5. Discuss4-5 APN core competencies with the interviewee. Be sure to identify appropriate details including relevant practice examples gleaned from the APN leader.
6. When analyzing the discussed APN competencies, be sure to fully address each APN competency discussed in terms of original source and leader’s application to APN role (i.e., Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies [NONPF, 2011]).
7. Conclude the paper with a summary of the main points covered in the paper and the benefits of meeting the competencies within the APN role.
Reference
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty [NONPF]. (2011). Nurse practitioner core competencies.Washington, DC: Author.
Category | Points | % | Description |
Introduction | 10 | 6 | Introduces the interview, purpose of the interview, and provides rationale for engaged interview process. |
Description of the NONPF Core Competencies | 30 | 20 | Provide a comprehensive summary of the 9 NONPFcore competencies as they relate to APN practice. |
Description of the APN LeaderInterviewed | 30 | 20 | Provide a brief description of the APN leader selected for this interview. Include relevant information regarding the rationale for choosing the APN leader, the APN’s role and scope, practice details, practice location, and patient population. |
Analysis of the discussed APN competencies | 40 | 26 | Include 4-5 selected APN competencies discussed in terms of original source and leader’s application to APN role. Include subheadings as needed. Use examples from the interview that support your assertions as well as relevant examples from the APN leader’s advanced practice situation and perspective. |
Conclusion | 20 | 13 | An effective conclusion identifies the main ideas and major conclusions from the body of your report. Minor details should not be included. Summarize the benefits of meeting selected APN competencies within the APN role. |
Clarity of writing | 15 | 10 | Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers.Adheres to the page limit of 5-6 pages. |
APA format | 5 | 5 | All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the report (including citation of interview) and listed in the references using APA (6th ed.) format: Document setup Title and reference pages Citations in the text and references. |
Total | 150 | 100 | A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. |
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria | Exceptional Outstanding or highest level of performance | Exceeds Very good or high level of performance | MeetsSatisfactory level of performance | Needs Improvement Poor or failing level of performance | Developing Unsatisfactory level of performance | |
Content Possible Points = 150 | ||||||
Introduction | 10 Points | 9 Points | 8 Points | 4 Points | 0 Points | |
Excellent introduction of interview process. Rationale is well presented and purpose fully developed. Thesis statement is well written. | Good understanding and use of interview application.Thesis statement needs further development. | Basic understanding and/or limited use of interview application and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area. Thesis statement needs development. | Little or very general introduction of interview process. Little to no explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area. Missing thesis statement. | No introduction provided. | ||
Description of the NONPF core competencies | 30 Points | 26 Points | 24 Points | 11 Points | 0 Points | |
Excellent discussion of the 9 NONPF competencies. Includes subheadings supported with references. | Good discussion of selected NONPF competencies.Includes subheadings supported with references. | Basic discussion of selected NONPF competencies. Includes subheadings supported with references. | Little or very general discussion of NONPF competencies. Little or no subheadings or references. | No discussion of selected NONPF competencies. | ||
Description of the APN Leader Interviewed | 30 Points | 26 Points | 24 Points | 11 Points | 0 Points | |
Provides a brief description of the APN leader selected for this interview. Includes relevant information regarding the rationale for choosing the APN leader, the APN’s role and scope, practice details, practice location, and patient population. | Provides a brief description of the APN interviewed, but the relevant details regarding the leader’s practice need further explanation. | Provides a brief description of the APN interviewed, but is missing relevant details regarding the leader’s practice. | Provides some information regarding the APN interviewed. Missing all relevant details about the leader’s practice. | Does not include information about the APN leader interviewed. | ||
Analysis of the Discussed APN Competencies | 40 Points | 35 Points | 32 Points | 15 Points | 0 Points | |
Excellent analysis of 4-5 selected APN competencies with application to APN role, and use of original source. | Good analysis of selected APN competencies with application to APN role, and use of original source. | Basic analysis of selected APN competencies and/or analysis of APN competencies not supported with original source. | Little or very general analysis of APN competencies, or missing one or more of the original source(s). Little or no application to interview and/or APN role. | No analysis of APN competencies provided. | ||
Conclusion | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points | |
Excellent understanding of APN competencies. Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed. | Good understanding and/or limited use of APN competencies.Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed. | Basic understanding and/or limited use of APN competencies and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area. | Little understanding of application of APN competencies to role. Little to no explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area. | No understanding of the application of APN competencies to the role provided. | ||
Content Subtotal | _____of 130 points | |||||
Format Possible Points = 20 Points | ||||||
Clarity of Writing | 15 Points | 13 Points | 12 Points | 6 Points | 0 Points | |
Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning. | Good evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than two spelling or grammar errors. Well organized thoughts and concepts. | Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammar errors. Well organized thoughts and concepts. | Language needs development. Four-to-six spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts. | More than six spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts or exceeds the maximum limit of 6 pages. | ||
APA Format | 5 Points | 4 Points | 3Points | 2 Points | 0 Points | |
APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate, or with zero to one errors. | Two to four errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted. | Five to seven errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted. | Eight to nine errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted. | Post contains greater than ten errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation or repeatedly makes the same errors after faculty feedback. | ||
Format Subtotal | _____of 20 points | |||||
Total Points | _____of 150 points | |||||
APN Professional Development Plan
Guidelineswith Scoring Rubric
Purpose
The purpose of this application is to provide the student an opportunity to explore the role of the advanced practice nurse (APN) and develop an APNprofessional development plan.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
CO1: Synthesize knowledge and concepts from advanced practice nursing with supporting disciplines as a foundation for APN/specialty nurse practitioner practice that is culturally competent and population-specific (PO #1).
CO3:Assimilate primary care competencies into APN/specialty nurse practitioner practice that exemplify professional values, scholarship, service, and culturally competent global awareness and support ongoing professional and personal development.(PO #5)
CO5: Contribute to the body of advanced practice nursing knowledge through participation in systematic inquiry, utilization of evidence-based practice, and dissemination of findings to support high-quality care and healthcare innovation.(PO #9)
CO9: Evaluate strategies for contract negotiation, CV/resume writing, credentialing, national board certification, hospital privileges, and reimbursement (PO #8).
CO 10: Develop visionary leadership skills that combine best evidence with nursing expertise to support quality improvement, safety, and change across healthcare organizations and systems (PO #1, 3, 8, and 9).
CO 11: Differentiate leadership strategies that strengthen interprofessional collaboration and incorporate an ethic of care, values, and ethical principles into the role of the nurse leader across healthcare organizations and systems (PO #2, 4, 5, 6, and 7).
Due Date:Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week7
Total Points Possible: 150
1. To complete this application, you will need to access to the following databases: CINAHL, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and the Joanna Briggs Institute. You may access these databases through the Chamberlain College of Nursing Online Library.
2. The APN Professional Development Plan paper is worth 150 points and will be graded on quality of information, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.
3. Create your manuscript using Microsoft Word 2007 (a part of Microsoft Office 2007), which is the required format for all Chamberlain College of Nursing documents. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word 2007 document because it will end in “.docx”
4. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about this paper may be posted under the Q & A Forum.
5. The length of the paper is to be no less than 6 and no greater than 8 pages excluding title page and reference pages.
6. APA (2010) format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and lower case, centered):
a. Introduction to the APN professional development plan
b. APN Scope of Practice
c. Personal Assessment
d. Networking and Marketing Strategies
e. Conclusion
The following are best practices for preparing this paper:
1. Review Chapter 29- Role Transition: Strategies for Success in the Marketplace in
DeNisco and Barker (2013).
2. Nurse practitioners need to take into account the state rules and regulations that guide advanced practice. Research and review the Nurse Practice Act and APN scope of practice guidelines in your particular state.Identify information regarding educational requirements, licensure and regulatory requirements, as well as practice environment details. Review information regarding full, limited, or restricted practice limitations as well as prescriptive authority.
3. ReviewGuidelines for APN Role Transition Using Benner’s Self-Assessment Tool inCourse Resources. Prior to engaging in pursuit for employment, APNs should complete a comprehensive, honest, affirmative personal assessment to identify their strengths and weaknesses as well as their goals and objectives. Research assessment tools, conduct a personal assessment, and reflect upon your strengths, weaknesses, goals, and objectives.
4. To complete the transition from students to expert nurse practitioners working in the healthcare field, graduating APN students will need to secure their first position. Research local and national professional organizations that advertise employment opportunities for APNs. Identify networking and marketing strategies and provide a rationale for your selections.
5. Write your Curriculum Vitae (CV). Refer to the template on pages 618-619 in DeNisco and Barker (2013). Your CV should not exceed 2 pages in length.
6. When concluding the paper, summarize important aspects of the APN professional development plan.
Category | Points | % | Description |
Introduction to the APN professional development plan | 15 | 10 | Introduces the purpose of the paper and addresses all background information elements (who, what, where, when, and why) for the APN professional development plan. |
APN Scope of Practice | 30 | 20 | Provide detailed information regarding education, licensure, and regulatory requirements, as well as practice environment details. Include information regarding full, limited, or restricted practice limitations as well as prescriptive authority. |
Personal Assessment | 20 | 13 | Perform a personal assessment and reflect upon your strengths, weaknesses, goals, and objectives. |
Networking and Marketing Strategies | 20 | 13 | Provide detailed information regarding local and national professional organizations that advertise employment opportunities for APNs. Identify networking and marketing strategies and provide a rationale for your selections |
Curriculum Vitae | 30 | 20 | Provide accurate information regarding the nurse practitioner’s abilities, skills, and accomplishments. |
Conclusion | 15 | 10 | An effective conclusion identifies the main ideas and major conclusions from the body of your manuscript. Minor details should not be included. Summarize important aspects of the APN professional development plan. |
Clarity of writing | 15 | 10 | Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers.Adheres to the page limit of 6-8 pages. |
APA format | 5 | 4 | All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the references using APA (6th ed.) format: 1. Document setup 2. Title and reference pages 3. Citations in the text and references. |
Total | 150 | 100 | A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. |
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria | Exceptional Outstanding or highest level of performance | Exceeds Very good or high level of performance | MeetsSatisfactory level of performance | Needs Improvement Poor or failing level of performance | Developing Unsatisfactory level of performance | |
Content Possible Points = 130 Points | ||||||
Introduction to the APN professional development plan | 15 Points | 13 Points | 12 Points | 6 Points | 0 Points | |
Excellent introduction of APN professional development plan. Rationale is well presented and purpose fully developed. | Good introduction of APN professional development plan. Rationale is presented and purpose provided. | Basic information and/or limited elements addressed regarding APN professional development plan and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area. | Little or very general introduction of APN professional development plan. Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area. | No introduction of APN professional development plan provided. | ||
APN Scope of Practice | 30 Points | 26 Points | 24 Points | 11 Points | 0 Points | |
Provided detailed information regarding education, licensure, and regulatory requirements, as well as practice environment details per the student’s state. Included information regarding full, limited, or restricted practice limitations as well as prescriptive authority. | Provided some information regarding education, licensure, and regulatory requirements, as well as practice environment details per the student’s state. Included information regarding full, limited, or restricted practice limitations as well as prescriptive authority. | Provided non-state specific information regarding education, licensure, and regulatory requirements, as well as practice environment details. Included information regarding full, limited, or restricted practice limitations as well as prescriptive authority. | Lacking detailed information regarding education, licensure, regulatory requirements, or practice environment. Missing information regarding practice limitations and/or prescriptive authority. | Did not provide information regarding education, licensure, and regulatory requirements, as well as practice environment details per the student’s state. Not provide information regarding full, limited, or restricted practice limitations as well as prescriptive authority. | ||
Personal Assessment | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points | |
Provided detailed information following a personal assessment and reflected upon strengths, weaknesses, goals, and objectives. | Provided some detailed information following a personal assessment and reflected upon some of the strengths, weaknesses, goals, and objectives. | Provided some detailed information following a personal assessment. Missed providing reflection upon strengths, weaknesses, goals, or objectives. | Provided information following a personal assessment, but did not reflect upon strengths, weaknesses, goals, or objectives. | Did not provide a personal assessment and did not reflect upon personal strengths, weaknesses, goals, or objectives. | ||
Networking and Marketing Strategies | 20 Points | 18 Points | 16 Points | 8 Points | 0 Points | |
Provided detailed information regarding local and national professional organizations that advertise employment opportunities for APNs. Identified networking and marketing strategies and provide a rationale for their selections. | Provided some detailed information regarding local and national professional organizations that advertise employment opportunities for APNs. Identified networking and marketing strategies and provide a rationale for their selections. | Provided information but lacked specific details regarding local and national professional organizations that advertise employment opportunities for APNs. Identified networking and marketing strategies and provide a rationale for their selections. | Provided information regarding professional organizations that advertise employment opportunities, but missed providing information regarding networking and marketing strategies and/or a rationale for their selections. | Did not provide detailed information regarding local and national professional organizations that advertise employment opportunities for APNs. Did not identify networking and marketing strategies or provide a rationale. | ||
Curriculum Vitae | 30 Points | 26 Points | 24 Points | 11 Points | 0 Points | |
Provided detailed information which included demographics, education, professional employment, licensure and certification, professional honors, research, scholarship, and service. Free from typographical errors. | Provided detailed information. Missing 1-2 key elements. Free from typographical errors. | Provided moderately detailed information. Missing 3 key elements. Free from typographical errors. | Provided minimal detail. Missing 4 or more key elements. Contains 1-2 typographical errors. | Information provided was inaccurate and vague. Contains 3 or more typographical errors. Did not provide curriculum vitae. | ||
Conclusion | 15 Points | 13 Points | 12 Points | 6 Points | 0 Points | |
Excellent summary of APN professional development plan. Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed. | Good summary of APN professional development plan. Conclusions are supported by evidence and developed. | Basic and/or limited summary regarding APN professional development plan. | Little or no summary of APN professional development plan; inappropriate emphasis on an area. | No summary of APN professional development plan and/or conclusions were provided. | ||
Content Subtotal | _____of 130 points | |||||
Format Possible Points = 20 Points | ||||||
Clarity of Writing | 15 Points | 13 Points | 12 Points | 6 Points | 0 Points | |
Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning. | Good use of standard English showing original thought. No more than two spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning. | Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammar errors. Well organized thoughts and concepts. | Language needs development. Four or more spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts. | More than six spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and conceptsor exceeds the maximum limit of 8 pages. | ||
APA Format | 5 Points | 4 Points | 3Points | 2 Points | 0 Points | |
APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate, or with zero to one errors. | Two to four errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted. | Five to seven errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted. | Eight to nine errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted. | Post contains greater than ten errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation or repeatedly makes the same errors after faculty feedback. | ||
Format Subtotal | _____of 20 points | |||||
Total Points | _____of 150 points | |||||
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Solution: nr510 full course latest 2016 october