interview an APN about their roles, transition, and the role development phases that they have experienced. Identify their current role in the organization that they work for. Ask for specific descriptions of situations at different points in their practice regarding barriers that they have encountered. How did they resolve it?
For example, discuss a problem when they first began practicing in an APN role for the first time, in six months, at one year, and so forth describing the transition phase. Compare these descriptions with the role development phases described in the chapter (Novice to Expert). How did they resolve the barriers encountered and what lessons did they learn?
Body of the Paper (OK to use subheadings. This will keep you on track and focused on what you need in that section.)
Paragraph I: Introduction
What is the purpose of the paper? This should be clearly stated.
Paragraph II: Introduce the interviewee: Name or initial, Years as an APN, current role, and responsibilities in the role.
Paragraph III: Discuss practicing as a new APN (novice first six months) transition and the role development phases they have experienced during their work experiences. Ask for specific descriptions of specific situations at different times in their practice.
Paragraph IV: Discuss practicing as an APN second six months into the role transition and the role development phases they have experienced during their work experiences. Ask for specific descriptions of specific situations at different times in their practice.
Paragraph V: Discuss practicing as an APN one year into the role transition and the role development phases they have experienced during their work experiences. Ask for specific descriptions of specific situations at different times in their practice.
Paragraph VI: Discuss practicing as an APN now (expert) transition and the role development phases they have experienced during their work experiences. Ask for specific descriptions of specific situations at different times in their practice.
Paragraph VII- VIII: Comparison from novice to expert. Use the descriptions given by the interviewee at each stage of role development, the role concepts used in your reading in Chapter 4 on Role Transition, and the role concepts that should be included in your discussion. This makes your book one reference.
Paragraph IX: Conclusion: Summary of the paper and what you learned about the transition into the role of the APN from your interviewee.
Cite personal communication: (A. Smith, personal communication, April 20, 2024).
Reference Page (Follow APA formatting 7th edition, this requires peer-reviewed references x 2 other than your book).
