APN Professional Development Plan Guidelines with Scoring Rubric Purpose The purpose of this application is to provide the student an opportunity to explore the role of the advanced practice nurse (APN) and develop an APN professional development plan. Course Outcomes Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to: CO1: Synthesize knowledge and concepts from advanced practice nursing with supporting disciplines as a foundation for APN/specialty nurse practitioner practice that is culturally competent and population-specific (PO #1). 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) CO5: Contribute to the body of advanced practice nursing knowledge through participation in systematic inquiry, utilization of evidence-based practice, and dissemination of findings to support high-quality care and healthcare innovation. (PO #9) CO9: Evaluate strategies for contract negotiation, CV/resume writing, credentialing, national board certification, hospital privileges, and reimbursement (PO #8). CO 10: 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, and 9). CO 11: 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, and 7). Due Date: Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 7 Total Points Possible: 150 Requirements: 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. The APN Professional Development Plan paper is worth 150 points and 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. Create your manuscript 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\" Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about this paper may be posted under the Q & A Forum. The length of the paper is to be no less than 6 and no greater than 8 pages excluding title page and reference pages. 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): Introduction to the APN professional development plan APN Scope of Practice Personal Assessment Networking and Marketing Strategies Conclusion Preparing the paper The following are best practices for preparing this paper: Review Chapter 29- Role Transition: Strategies for Success in the Marketplace in DeNisco and Barker (2013). Nurse practitioners need to take into account the state rules and regulations that guide advanced practice. Research and review the Nurse Practice Act and APN scope of practice guidelines in your particular state. Identify information regarding educational requirements, licensure and regulatory requirements, as well as practice environment details. Review information regarding full, limited, or restricted practice limitations as well as prescriptive authority. Review Guidelines for APN Role Transition Using Benner's Self-Assessment Tool in DocSharing. Prior to engaging in pursuit for employment, APNs should complete a comprehensive, honest, affirmative personal assessment to identify their strengths and weaknesses as well as their goals and objectives. Research assessment tools, conduct a personal assessment, and reflect upon your strengths, weaknesses, goals, and objectives. To complete the transition from students to expert nurse practitioners working in the healthcare field, graduating APN students will need to secure their first position. Research local and national professional organizations that advertise employment opportunities for APNs. Identify networking and marketing strategies and provide a rationale for your selections. Write your Curriculum Vitae (CV). Refer to the template on pages 618-619 in DeNisco and Barker (2013). Your CV should not exceed 2 pages in length. When concluding the paper, summarize important aspects of the APN professional development plan. Category Introduction Points 15 % Description 10 Introduces the purpose of the paper and addresses all to the APN professional development plan background information elements (who, what, where, when, and why) for the APN professional development plan. APN Scope of Practice 30 20 Provide detailed information regarding education, licensure, and regulatory requirements, as well as practice environment details. Include information regarding full, limited, or restricted practice limitations as well as prescriptive authority. Personal Assessment 20 13 Perform a personal assessment and reflect upon your strengths, weaknesses, goals, and objectives. Networking and Marketing Strategies 20 13 Provide detailed information regarding local and national professional organizations that advertise employment opportunities for APNs. Identify networking and marketing strategies and provide a rationale for your selections Curriculum Vitae 30 20 Provide accurate information regarding the nurse practitioner's abilities, skills, and accomplishments. Conclusion 15 10 An effective conclusion identifies the main ideas and major conclusions from the body of your manuscript. Minor details should not be included. Summarize important aspects of the APN professional development plan. 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 4 All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the references using APA (6th ed.) format: Total 150 Grading Rubric 100 Document setup Title and reference pages Citations in the text and references. A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. A B C (100 - 92%) (91-84%) (83-76% Outstanding or highest level of performance Very good or high level of performance Competen satisfactory le performan Introduction to the APN professional development plan 15-14 Points Excellent introduction of APN professional development plan. Rationale is well presented and purpose fully developed. 13 Points Basic information and/or limited elements addressed regarding APN professional development plan and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area. 12-11 Poin Little or very ge introduction of A professional development pl Little to no origi explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an APN Scope of Practice 30-28 Points Provided detailed information regarding education, licensure, and regulatory requirements, as well as practice environment details per the student's state. Included information regarding full, limited, or restricted practice limitations as well as prescriptive authority. 27-25 Points Provided non-state specific information regarding education, licensure, and regulatory requirements, as well as practice environment details. Included information regarding full, limited, or restricted practice limitations as well as prescriptive authority. 24-23 Poin Lacking detaile information reg education, licen regulatory requirements, o practice environ Missing informa regarding pract limitations and/ prescriptive aut Personal Assessment 20-18 Points Provided detailed information following a personal assessment and reflected upon strengths, weaknesses, goals, and objectives. 17 Points Provided detailed information following a personal assessment. Missed providing reflection upon strengths, weaknesses, goals, or objectives. 16-15 Poin Provided inform following a pers assessment, bu not reflect upon strengths, weaknesses, go objectives. Assignment Criteria Content Possible Points = 130 Points Networking and Marketing Strategies Curriculum Vitae Conclusion 20-18 Points Provided detailed information regarding local and national professional organizations that advertise employment opportunities for APNs. Identified networking and marketing strategies and provide a rationale for their selections. 17 Points Provided information but lacked specific details regarding local and national professional organizations that advertise employment opportunities for APNs. Identified networking and marketing strategies and provide a rationale for their selections. 16-15 Poin Provided inform regarding profe organizations th advertise emplo opportunities, b missed providin information reg networking and marketing strat and/or a rationa their selections 30-28 Points Provided detailed information which included demographics, education, professional employment, licensure and certification, professional honors, research, scholarship, and service. Free from typographical errors. 27-25 Points Provided moderately detailed information. Missing 1-2 key elements. Free from typographical errors. 24-23 Poin Provided minim detail. Missing more key eleme Contains 1-2 typographical e 15-14 Points Excellent summary of APN professional development plan. Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed. 13 Points Basic and/or limited summary regarding APN professional development plan. 12-11 Poin Little or no sum APN profession development pl inappropriate emphasis on an Content Subtotal Format Possible Points = 20 Points Clarity of Writing 15-14 Points Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning. 13 Points Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammar errors. 12-11 Poin Language need development. F more spelling a grammar errors organized thou and concepts. Well organized thoughts and concepts. APA Format 5 Points APA format correct with no more than 1-2 minor errors. 4 Points 3-5 errors in APA format and/or 1-2 citations are missing Format Subtotal Total Points 3 Points 6-8 errors in AP format and > 2 citations are mi