Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
Evaluate the APN roles, NP core competencies and Master’s essentials
Identify the Scope of Practice and Rx Authority for the individual student
Identify individual attributes of the Professional Nurse Practitioner
Identify your contribution to the future role and APN practice through health policy and patient advocacy.
APN – Advanced practice nurse; NP – Nurse practitioner (Interchangeable terms)
Directions:
Write a 3-4 page APA paper addressing the following questions:
– Discuss your philosophy about the role of the APN and how it fits with the Essentials of Masters Education in Nursing.
– Identify the APN track you are in and why you choose this: Adult-gerontology acute nurse practitioner (AGACNP)
– Give a brief overview of the characteristics associated with that track as a Masters level of nursing practice.
– Give a general overview of the Scope of Practice for your NP track that includes the Prescriptive Authority requirements for your state of practice.
– How do you envision yourself contributing to the role and future of APN practice through health policy and patient advocacy?
Requirements for Paper:
APA Format, 6th
3- 4 pages in length, not including the title and reference page. (points will be deducted for papers over or under required length)
Rubric
Role of the APN
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Philosophy and Role of APN within w/Masters Essentials
Philosophy clearly addresses students vision of the APN role and how it fits with the Essentials of MSN education
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Identify the APN track
Identifies the APN track the student is in and why they choose that track.
3.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Overview of Track
Student Gives a brief overview of the characteristics associated with that track as a Masters level of nursing practice
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Scope of Practice
Gives overview of Scope of Practice for their NP track. Identifies their state of practice and Prescriptive Authority requirements
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Future Role
Identifies ways to contribute to future of APN practice through health policy and patient advocacy
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics of writing
APA format. Required length.
Use of Standard English grammar, professional salutations, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions, grading criteria, and rubric
2.0 pts
Total Points: 25.0
