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
Requirements:
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
Preparing the paper
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 leaders 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 APNs 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 leaders 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 leaders 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 RubricAPN Leader Interview
ProjectGuidelineswith
Scoring RubricPurposeThe
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
OutcomesThrough
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 3Total
Points Possible: 1501.
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 Library2.
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 .docx4.
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. Introductionb. Description
of the 9 NONPF NP Core Competenciesc. Description
of the Interview with the APN.d. Analysis
of the discussed APN competenciese. ConclusionThe 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 leaders 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.ReferenceNational Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty [NONPF].
(2011). Nurse practitioner core competencies.Washington, DC: Author.CategoryPoints%DescriptionIntroduction
106Introduces
the interview, purpose of the interview, and provides rationale for engaged
interview process.Description
of the NONPF Core Competencies3020Provide a comprehensive summary of the 9 NONPFcore competencies as they
relate to APN practice.Description
of the APN LeaderInterviewed3020Provide a brief description of the
APN leader selected for this interview. Include relevant information
regarding the rationale for choosing the APN leader, the APNs role and scope,
practice details, practice location, and patient population.Analysis
of the discussed APN competencies4026Include 4-5 selected APN competencies discussed
in terms of original source and leaders 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 leaders advanced practice situation
and perspective.Conclusion2013An 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 writing1510Use 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
format55All 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
setupTitle
and reference pagesCitations
in the text and references.Total 150100A quality assignment will meet or
exceed all of the above requirements.Grading Rubric