Can you imagine an athlete deciding to run a marathon without training for the event?
Can you imagine an athlete deciding to run a marathon without training for the event? Most ambitious people who have set this goal will follow a specific training plan that will allow them to feel confident and prepared on the big day. Similarly, if you want to feel confident and prepared for your certification exam, you should create and follow a plan that will thoroughly prepare you for success.
In this Assignment, you will review the study plan that you developed in NRNP 6665, and revise your plan as necessary, which will serve as the road map for you to follow to attain your certification.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
• American Psychiatric Association. (2022). ICD-10-CM Codes UpdateLinks to an external site.. https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm/updates-to-dsm/updates-to-dsm-5-tr-criteria-text
• American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Changes to ICD-10-CM Codes for DSM-5 DiagnosesLinks to an external site.. https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm/updates-to-dsm/coding-updates
• American Psychiatric Association. (2020). Updates to DSM–5 criteria, text and ICD-10 codesLinks to an external site.. https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm/updates-to-dsm-5
• American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Insurance implications of DSM-5Links to an external site.. https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Practice/DSM/APA_DSM_Insurance-Implications-of-DSM-5.pdf
o Clicking on this link will initiate the download of the PDF.
• American Psychiatric Association. (2020). Coding and reimbursementLinks to an external site..
https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/practice-management/coding-reimbursement-medicare-and-medicaid/coding-and-reimbursement
• American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Numerical listing of DSM-5 diagnoses and codes (ICD-10-CM). In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disordersLinks to an external site. (5th ed., text rev.). https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/book/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787
• Buppert, C. (2021). Nurse practitioner’s business practice and legal guide (7th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
o Chapter 9, “Reimbursement for Nurse Practitioner Services”
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2020). Your billing responsibilitiesLinks to an external site.. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coordination-of-Benefits-and-Recovery/ProviderServices/Your-Billing-Responsibilities
• DeNisco, S. M. (2023). Role development for the nurse practitioner (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
o Chapter 17, “Reimbursement for Nurse Practitioner Services” (pp. 403-427)
o Chapter 14, “Concepts and Challenges of the Professional Nurse Practitioner” (pp. 351-362)
o Chapter 15, “Health Policy and the Nurse Practitioner” (pp. 367-384)
o Chapter 16, “Mentoring and Lifelong Learning” (pp. 389-399)
• Walden University Academic Skills Center. (2017). Developing SMART goalsLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=51901492
• Zakhari, R. (2021). The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification review manual. Springer Publishing Company.
o Chapter 4 “Neuroanatomy, Physiology, and Mental Illness”
TO PREPARE
• Reflect on the study plan you created in NRNP 6665. Did you accomplish your SMART goals? What areas of focus still present opportunities for growth?
THE ASSIGNMENT
• Revise your study plan summarizing your current strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop 3–4 new SMART goals for this quarter and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress.
• Describe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study.
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 2
Submit your study plan.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
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1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK2Assgn2_LastName_Firstinitial
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3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
Rubric
NRNP_6675_Week2_Assignment2_Rubric
NRNP_6675_Week2_Assignment2_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRevise your study plan, summarizing your current strengths and opportunities for improvement. 25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The response provides an accurate, clear, and complete summary of both current strengths and opportunities for improvement. 22 to >19.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The response provides an accurate summary of both current strengths and opportunities for improvement. 19 to >17.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The response provides a somewhat vague and/or inaccurate summary of both current strengths and opportunities for improvement. 17 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
A summary of both the current strengths and opportunities for improvement are incomplete or missing.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelop 3-4 new SMART goals for this quarter and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress. 30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The response provides 3-4 new clear and appropriate SMART goals for the study plan, including tasks to complete to accomplish each goal. A clear timeline is provided for the study plan as well as a description of how progress toward goal completion will be measured. 26 to >23.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The response provides 3-4 new appropriate SMART goals and objectives for the practicum experience. Appropriate tasks, timeline, and description of how progress will be measured are provided. 23 to >20.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The response provides 3-4 somewhat vague or general goals for the study plan. Tasks, timeline, and description of how progress toward goals will be measured are vague or somewhat inappropriate. 20 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The response provides 3-4 unclear or inappropriate goals for the study plan, or goals are missing. Tasks, timeline, and a description for how progress will be measured are incomplete or missing.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study. 30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The response provides a clear description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are tailored to individual need. 26 to >23.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The response provides a description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are somewhat tailored to individual need. 23 to >20.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The response provides a description of general resources that are not tailored to individual need. 20 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The response provides a description of inappropriate resources to support the study plan, or the description of resources is vague or missing.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity…. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria. 4 to >3.5 pts
Good 80%–89%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time…. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive. 3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time…. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic. 3 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity <60% of the time…. Purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion were not provided.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors 4 to >3.5 pts
Good 80%–89%
Contains 1-2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors 3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Contains 3-4 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors 3 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Contains five or more grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for parenthetical/in-text citations and reference list. 5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Uses correct APA format with no errors 4 to >3.5 pts
Good 80%–89%
Contains 1-2 APA format errors 3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Contains 3-4 APA format errors 3 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Contains five or more APA format errors
5 pts
Total Points: 100
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