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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.

5. 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 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

6. 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.
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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.
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
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,

12. 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 Week 7
Total Points Possible: 150
Requirements:

13. 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.
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

14. 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 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.

15. 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.
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.

16. 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
B
(91-84%)
Very good or high level of performance

17. 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.

18. 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 30-28 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.

19. 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
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

20. 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. 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.

21. 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