Role of a Nurse Practitioner
Research the role of the Nurse Practitioner.
Select and describe an Advanced Nurse Practitioner role.
Why are you becoming a Nurse Practitioner?
Find one research article, expert opinion about the Nurse Practitioner role and summarize the article.
What does the Institute Of Medicine (IOM) say about the need of Nurse Practitioners?
Identify and describe the effects that you will have as an advanced practice nurse in terms of healthcare industry and patient outcomes.
Submission Instructions:
The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
The paper is to be no shorter than 4 pages; nor longer than 5 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric below.
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Rubric
Essay/Paper Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Identification of Main Issues/Problems8 pts DistinguishedIdentify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. 7 pts ExcellentIdentifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. 5 pts FairIdentifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 2 pts PoorIdentifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms8 pts DistinguishedPresents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 7 pts ExcellentPresents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. 5 pts FairPresents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 2 pts PoorPresents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding8 pts DistinguishedProvides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. 7 pts ExcellentProvides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 5 pts FairProvides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 2 pts PoorProvides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature8 pts DistinguishedEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. 7 pts ExcellentEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 5 pts FairIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 2 pts PoorIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines8 pts Full MarksDemonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. 7 pts ExcellentDemonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 5 pts FairDemonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 2 pts PoorDemonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.8 pts
Total Points: 40
