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? (I am studying to be a Mental Health 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.Essay/Paper Rubric
Essay/Paper Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of Main Issues/Problems 8 ptsDistinguishedIdentify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. 7 ptsExcellentIdentifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. 5 ptsFairIdentifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 2 ptsPoorIdentifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 8 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms 8 ptsDistinguishedPresents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 7 ptsExcellentPresents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. 5 ptsFairPresents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 2 ptsPoorPresents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 8 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates a Conceptual Understanding 8 ptsDistinguishedProvides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. 7 ptsExcellentProvides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 5 ptsFairProvides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 2 ptsPoorProvides 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 OutcomeUse of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature 8 ptsDistinguishedEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. 7 ptsExcellentEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 5 ptsFairIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 2 ptsPoorIneffectively 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 OutcomeWriting Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines 8 ptsFull 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 ptsExcellentDemonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 5 ptsFairDemonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 2 ptsPoorDemonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. 8 pts Total Points: 40
