This document provides guidelines for an APN Professional Development Plan assignment. It includes the purpose, course outcomes, requirements, and grading rubric. Students are asked to develop a 6-8 page plan covering an introduction, APN scope of practice, a personal assessment, networking strategies, and conclusion. The plan will demonstrate understanding of the APN role and developing a strategy for professional growth. Students must address all required elements and follow APA format to receive full points. The assignment aims to help students transition from the student role to professional practice as an APN.

1. NR 510 Week 3 APN Leader Interview Project
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NR 510 Week 3 APN Leader Interview Project
APN Leader Interview Project
Guidelines with 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).

2. 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).

3. Due Date: Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 3
Total Points Possible: 150
Requirements:
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
The APN 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.
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”
Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about
this project may be posted under the Q & A forum.
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.
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):
Introduction

4. Description of the 9 NONPF NP Core Competencies
Description of the Interview with the APN.
Analysis of the discussed APN competencies
Conclusion
Preparing the paper
The following are best practices for preparing this project paper:
Read “Interview Suggestions and Tips” in Course Resources.
Review the 9 NONPF Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies.
Identify an APN with whom to conduct an interview. The APN should
practice in one of the following roles: CNS, CNP, CNM, or CRNA.
When conducting the interview, be sure to identify appropriate
background information regarding the interviewee (who, what, where,
when, and why).
Discuss 4-5 APN core competencies with the interviewee. Be sure to
identify appropriate details including relevant practice examples gleaned
from the APN leader.
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]).
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

5. 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 NONPF core competencies as they
relate to APN practice.
Description of the APN Leader Interviewed 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.

6. 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.
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
Meets Satisfactory level of performance Needs Improvement
Poor or failing level of performance
Developing
Unsatisfactory level of performance
Content

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. More than six spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized
thoughts and concepts.
APA Format 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 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
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NR 510 Week 7 APN Professional Development Plan
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NR 510 Week 7 APN Professional Development Plan
APN Professional Development Plan

11. Guidelines with 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
APN professional 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).

12. 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 Week 7
Total Points Possible: 150
Requirements:
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.
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.
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”
Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about
this paper may be posted under the Q & A Forum.
The length of the paper is to be no less than 6 and no greater than 8
pages excluding title page and reference pages.

13. 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):
Introduction to the APN professional development plan
APN Scope of Practice
Personal Assessment
Networking and Marketing Strategies
Conclusion
Preparing the paper
The following are best practices for preparing this paper:
Review Chapter 29- Role Transition: Strategies for Success in the
Marketplace in
DeNisco and Barker (2013).
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.
Review Guidelines for APN Role Transition Using Benner’s Self-
Assessment Tool in 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

14. goals and objectives. Research assessment tools, conduct a personal
assessment, and reflect upon your strengths, weaknesses, goals, and
objectives.
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.
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.
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.

15. 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.
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 A
(100 – 92%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance

16. B
(91-84%)
Very good or high level of performance
C
(83-76%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performance
F
(75-0%)
Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance
Content
Possible Points = 130 Points
Introduction to the APN professional development plan 15-14 Points 13
Points 12-11 Points 10-0 Points
Excellent introduction of APN professional development plan. Rationale
is well presented and purpose fully developed.
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.

17. APN Scope of Practice 30-28 Points 27-25 Points 24-23 Points 22-0
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 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 20-18 Points 17 Points 16-15 Points 14-0 Points
Provided detailed information following a personal assessment and
reflected upon strengths, weaknesses, goals, and objectives. Provided
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 20-18 Points 17 Points 16-15
Points 14-0 Points

18. 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 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 30-28 Points 27-25 Points 24-23 Points 22-0 Points
Provided detailed information which included demographics, education,
professional employment, licensure and certification, professional
honors, research, scholarship, and service. Free from typographical
errors. Provided moderately detailed information. Missing 1-2 key
elements. Free from typographical errors. Provided minimal detail.
Missing 3 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 15-14 Points 13 Points 12-11 Points 10-0 Points
Excellent summary of APN professional development plan. Conclusions
are well evidenced and fully 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.

19. 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 15-14 Points 13 Points 12-11 Points 10-0 Points
Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No 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 concepts
APA Format 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2-0 Points
APA format correct with no more than 1-2 minor errors.
3-5 errors in APA format and/or 1-2 citations are missing 6-8 errors in
APA format and > 2 citations are missing APA formatting contains 9 or
more errors and/or several citations are missing
Format Subtotal _____of 20 points
Total Points _____of 150 points

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