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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.
Requirements:
1. To complete this application, you will need to access to the following databases: CINAHL, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and the Joanna Briggs Institute.
2. 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.
3. 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):
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 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. |