1. Select and describe an Advanced Nurse Practitioner role. (Pediatric Oncology and Bone marrow transplant nurse practitioner.)
2. Why are you becoming a Nurse Practitioner? (Because I want to be more included into patient care)
3. Find one research article, expert opinion about the Nurse Practitioner role and summarize the article.
4. What does the Institute of Medicine (IOM) say about the need of Nurse Practitioners?
5. Identify and describe the effects that you will have as an advanced practice nurse in terms of healthcare industry and patient outcomes.
***my answers are in parenthesis***
Submission Instructions:
• The paper is to be clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
• The paper is to be no shorter than 4 pages; nor longer than 5 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page.
• Your submission will be reviewed for plagiarism and improper AI use with Turnitin.
• Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style.
Essay/Paper Rubric
Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Identification of Main Issues/Problems 8 pts
Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.
7 pts
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.
5 pts
Fair
Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.
2 pts
Poor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of
issues/problems. / 8 pts
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Probelms 8 pts
Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
7 pts
Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
5 pts
Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of
issues/problems.
2 pts
Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. / 8 pts
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding 8 pts
Distinguished
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to
all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding.
7 pts
Excellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all
issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
5 pts
Fair
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
2 pts
Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks
interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. / 8 pts
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature 8 pts
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.
7 pts
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
5 pts
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
2 pts
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work.
An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. / 8 pts
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines 8 pts
Full Marks
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail.
APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
7 pts
Excellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need
more precision and attention to detail.
5 pts
Fair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics
need more precision and attention to detail.
2 pts
Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and
writing mechanics need serious attention. / 8 pts
Total Points: 0
