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NR510 Week 6 APN Professional Development Plan Paper Latest 2018 January

APN Professional Development Plan

Guidelineswith Scoring Rubric

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to explore the role of the advanced practice nurse (APN) and develop an APNprofessional development plan.

Course Outcomes

Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

CO1:Analyze the historic development of advanced practice roles including the impact of advanced practice nursing on healthcare delivery from the perspective of selected current reports (i.e., LACE, IOM, etc.) (PO 3)

CO3: Explore how leadership styles influence healthcare delivery and organizations. (PO 4)

CO5: Reflect on personal and professional growth toward achieving competence as a family nurse practitioner. (PO 3)

REQUIREMENTS:

1. 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.

2. The APN Professional Development Plan paper is worth 200 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.

3. 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”

4. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about this paper may be posted under the Q & A Forum.

5. The length of the paper is to be no less than 6 and no greater than 8 pages excluding title page and reference pages. Content exceeding 8 pages will not be graded.

6. 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):

a. Introduction to the APN professional development plan- Discuss the goals and purpose of an APN professional development plan

b. APN Scope of Practice

c. Personal Assessment

d. Networking and Marketing Strategies

e. Conclusion

PREPARING THE PAPER

The following are best practices for preparing this paper:

1. Review Chapter 30- Role Transition: Strategies for Success in the Marketplace in

DeNisco and Barker (2015).

2. 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.

3. Review Guidelines for APN Role Transition Using Benner’s Self-Assessment Tool inCourse Resources. Identify and discuss your position on Benner’s Novice to Expert ladder. 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.

4. 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. Be specific.

5. Write your Curriculum Vitae (CV). Refer to the template on pages 772-773 in DeNisco and Barker (2015). Your CV should not exceed 2 pages in length.

6. When concluding the paper, summarize important aspects of the APN professional development plan.

NR510 Week 7 Recorded LACE Presentation Latest 2018 January

RECORDED LACE PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

PURPOSE

The purpose of this assignment is for learners to:

- Develop professional presentation/communication skills.

- Demonstrate an advancing understanding of the political landscape of APNpractice.

- Demonstrate the ability to analyze the literature and be able to disseminate the informationorally.

- Demonstrate and practice professional communication and leadership, while advancing the education of peers.

Course Outcomes

1.Analyze the development of advanced practice nursing roles from a historical perspective including the impact of advanced practice nursing on the healthcare delivery system from the perspective of selected current reports (i.e. LACE, IOM, etc.)

2.Critically analyze how healthcare systems and APN practice are organized and influenced by ethical, legal, economic and political factors.

Requirements

For Week 7, there is no case study given to you by the faculty. Instead you will be creating a recorded presentation that demonstrates your understanding of LACE principles and their influence on APN practice. This presentation will be uploaded into the course via Kaltura (please see course resources for directions).

Address the following Topics/Questions:

• How do licensure, accreditation, certification, and education (LACE) considerations differ for APN clinical roles for these three states: California, Washington, and Illinois? Provide evidence for your response.

• Discuss what evidence-based strategies should be implemented to achieve continuity between state regulatory boards?Provide evidence for your response.

• Is independent NP practice allowed in your state? Discuss your opinion regarding independent NP practice. Provide evidence for your response.

PresentationGuidelines:

• The presentation should include a PowerPoint presentation which will be recorded via Kaltura.

• Students should create the PowerPoint presentation offline and then open it for use during the recording.

• Students may record the presentation more than once to allow for practice and mastery of the content and presentation style. Final presentation should be submitted only.

• Students should review their presentation for clarity in audio and sound as well as clarity in the information presented. Students should be professionally dressed in business casual attire for the presentation with/without lab coat. Scrubs, sweats, denim, yoga pants, and athletic wear are not considered business casual. Student’s face should be visible via the webcam during presentation.

• Thepresentation should be no more than 15-20 minutes in recorded length.

• The presentation should contain appropriate scholarly evidence to support the information presented per APA format.

• PowerPoint slides should be used as cues to topics and key concepts without lengthy sentences and paragraphs- reading information from slides is not professional and therefore not acceptable.

• A professional presentation includes an introduction both of yourself and of the topic, the touch points of information you’re going to discuss as well as a conclusion. A professional presentation should be covered in approx. 5-15 slides.

• 12 pt font Times New Roman is the recommended font size/style. Slides should include bullet points you intend to cover, 4-5 bullet points per slide. The bullet points should be expanded upon with oral information. Direct quotes and paragraphs are discouraged.

• The student’s oral presentation should demonstrate clear understanding of all concepts along with specific examples to represent concepts.

Technology Requirements

The presentation should be recorded using PowerPoint (See course resources for information about using PowerPoint in the course). Presentation should be saved in .ppt format.