National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty [NONPF]. (2011). Nurse practitioner core competencies. Washington, DC: Author.<\/p>\n

Category Points % Description
\nIntroduction 10 6 Introduces the interview, purpose of the interview, and provides rationale for engaged interview process.
\nDescription of the NONPF Core Competencies 30 20 Provide a comprehensive summary of the 9 NONPF core competencies as they relate to APN practice.
\nDescription 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\u2019s role and scope, practice details, practice location, and patient population.
\nAnalysis of the discussed APN competencies 40 26 Include 4-5 selected APN competencies discussed in terms of original source and leader\u2019s 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\u2019s advanced practice situation and perspective.
\nConclusion 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.
\nClarity 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.
\nAPA 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:
\nDocument setup
\nTitle and reference pages
\nCitations in the text and references.
\nTotal\u00a0 150 100 A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.<\/p>\n

Grading Rubric
\nAssignment Criteria Exceptional
\nOutstanding or highest level of performance
\nExceeds
\nVery good or high level of performance
\nMeets Satisfactory level of performance Needs Improvement
\nPoor or failing level of performance
\nDeveloping
\nUnsatisfactory level of performance
\nContent
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Introduction 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 4 Points 0 Points
\nExcellent introduction of interview process. Rationale is well presented and purpose fully developed. Thesis statement is well written. Good understanding and use of interview application. Thesis statement needs further development. Basic understanding and\/or limited use of interview application and\/or inappropriate emphasis on an area. Thesis statement needs development. Little or very general introduction of interview process. Little to no explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area. Missing thesis statement. No introduction provided.
\nDescription of the NONPF core competencies<\/p>\n

30 Points 26 Points 24 Points 11 Points 0 Points
\nExcellent discussion of the 9 NONPF competencies. Includes subheadings supported with references. Good discussion of selected NONPF competencies. Includes subheadings supported with references. Basic discussion of selected NONPF competencies. Includes subheadings supported with references.<\/p>\n

Little or very general discussion of NONPF competencies. Little or no subheadings or references. No discussion of selected NONPF competencies.
\nDescription of the APN Leader Interviewed<\/p>\n

30 Points 26 Points 24 Points 11 Points 0 Points
\nProvides a brief description of the APN leader selected for this interview. Includes relevant information regarding the rationale for choosing the APN leader, the APN\u2019s role and scope, practice details, practice location, and patient population. Provides a brief description of the APN interviewed, but the relevant details regarding the leader\u2019s practice need further explanation. Provides a brief description of the APN interviewed, but is missing relevant details regarding the leader\u2019s practice. Provides some information regarding the APN interviewed. Missing all relevant details about the leader\u2019s practice. Does not include information about the APN leader interviewed.
\nAnalysis of the Discussed APN Competencies 40 Points 35 Points 32 Points 15 Points 0 Points
\nExcellent analysis of 4-5 selected APN competencies with application to APN role, and use of original source.<\/p>\n

Good analysis of selected APN competencies with application to APN role, and use of original source. Basic analysis of selected APN competencies and\/or analysis of APN competencies not supported with original source. Little or very general analysis of APN competencies, or missing one or more of the original source(s). Little or no application to interview and\/or APN role. No analysis of APN competencies provided.
\nConclusion 20 Points 18 Points 16 Points 8 Points 0 Points
\nExcellent understanding of APN competencies. Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed. Good understanding and\/or limited use of APN competencies. Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed. Basic understanding and\/or limited use of APN competencies and\/or inappropriate emphasis on an area. Little understanding of application of APN competencies to role. Little to no explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area. No understanding of the application of APN competencies to the role provided.
\nContent Subtotal\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0_____of\u00a0 130 points
\nFormat
\nPossible Points =\u00a0 20 Points<\/p>\n

Clarity of Writing 15 Points 13 Points 12 Points 6 Points 0 Points
\nExcellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning.<\/p>\n

Good evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than two spelling or grammar errors. Well organized thoughts and concepts.<\/p>\n

Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammar errors. Well organized thoughts and concepts. Language needs development. Four-to-six spelling and\/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts.<\/p>\n

More than six spelling and\/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts.<\/p>\n

APA Format 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 0 Points
\nAPA format, grammar, spelling, and\/or punctuation are accurate, or with zero to one errors. Two to four errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted. Five to seven errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted. Eight to nine errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.<\/p>\n

Post contains greater than ten errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and\/or punctuation or repeatedly makes the same errors after faculty feedback.
\nFormat Subtotal\u00a0 \u00a0_____of\u00a0 20 points
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