Research the role of the Nurse Practitioner.
- Select and describe an Advanced Nurse Practitioner role. For example, Family Nurse Practitioner or Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
- Find one research articles and one expert opinion article about this role and summarize the articles. Examples of state innovations include Maryland’s hospital rate setting, Vermont’s single payer system, and Massachusetts’ health reforms
- Analyze the effects of the advanced practice nurse role in terms of healthcare and patient outcomes.
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.
• 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.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems 4 points
Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems. 3 points
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems. 2 points
Fair
Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 1 point
Poor
Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems. 4 points
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems 4 points
Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 3 points
Excellent
Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems. 2 points
Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 1 point
Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems. 4 points
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding 4 points
Distinguished
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. 3 points
Excellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 2 points
Fair
Provides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 1 point
Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 4 points
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature 4 points
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. 3 points
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 2 points
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. 1 point
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. 4 points
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines 4 points
Distinguished
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors. 3 points
Excellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 2 points
Fair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail. 1 point
Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. 4 points
