NURSE PRACTITIONER PROFESSIONAL CAREER PLANNER
NURSE PRACTITIONER PROFESSIONAL CAREER PLANNER
As you approach the end of your Master of Science in Nursing program and prepare for a career as a nurse practitioner, you will want to create a cover letter, resume, and portfolio that best represent your knowledge, skills, and abilities as a professional in the field of nursing.
For this Assignment, you will create a Career Planner, which includes these elements, that you can use as you pursue your next professional role.
TO PREPARE
Review the Career Planner Guide. This document contains the requirements for the Assignment as well as resources to consult.
Seek out other resources on cover letters, resumes, and other professional resources, as needed. The Walden University Career Planning and Development site has information on many topics of relevance
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
THE ASSIGNMENT
Develop a cover letter, resume, philosophy statement, and other professional resources that meet the requirements outlined in the Career Planner Guide.
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 10
Submit your Career Planner.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK10Assgn1_LastName_Firstinitial
Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
Rubric
NRNP_6675_Week10_Assignment1_Rubric
NRNP_6675_Week10_Assignment1_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe cover letter is: • Presented and formatted in professional business manner • Addressed properly • Clear and concise (no more than one page) and includes an introduction, body, and conclusion• Written in a professional tone
10 to >8.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Response is presented and formatted in a very clear and professional business manner…. Response is addressed properly…. Response is clear and concise (no more than one page) and includes a well-written and compelling introduction, body, and conclusion…. Response uses a professional tone.
8 to >7.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
Response is presented and formatted in a clear and professional business manner…. Response is addressed properly…. Response is clear and concise (no more than one page) and includes an appropriate introduction, body, and conclusion…. Response uses a professional tone.
7 to >6.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Presentation and formatting are somewhat uneven or inappropriate for the context…. Response is addressed adequately but may be missing one or more components…. Response contains an introduction, body, and conclusion but may be somewhat vague or unclear. May not adhere to the one-page limit…. Tone is not uniformly professional.
6 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Presentation and formatting are uneven or inappropriate for the context…. Response is not addressed appropriately…. Response may be missing an introduction, body, and/or conclusion. Does not adhere to the one-page limit…. Tone is not appropriate or response is missing.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Resume is clear, concise and well organized and includes: • Name, location (city/town and state), business phone number, and email address (centered at top of resume) • Objective: 2–3 sentences describing your goal/objective for employment• Certifications & licenses • Education • Professional experience • Honors/Awards • References
30 to >26.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Response is presented and formatted in a very clear and professional business manner…. Response is addressed properly…. Response contains a clear and well-written objective for employment…. Response clearly, accurately, and concisely describes certifications, licenses, education, professional experience, and honors/awards…. Response provides three references.
26 to >23.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
Response is presented and formatted in a clear and professional business manner…. Response is addressed properly…. Response contains a clear objective for employment…. Response clearly and accurately describes certifications, licenses, education, professional experience, and honors/awards…. Response provides three references.
23 to >20.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Response may contain minor errors in presentation and formatting…. Response is addressed but may be missing a component…. Response contains an objective for employment…. Response describes certifications, licenses, education, professional experience, and honors/awards, as applicable, but may be somewhat unclear or disorganized…. Response provides two references.
20 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Response contains errors in presentation and formatting…. Response is not addressed…. Response does not contain an objective for employment…. Response is missing two or more of the following components: certifications, licenses, education, professional experience, and honors/awards…. Response provides one or no references.
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Portfolio is clear, concise and well organized and includes: • Personal philosophy statement • Personal goals (short term and long term) • Self-assessment
50 to >44.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Response is presented and formatted in a very clear and professional business manner…. Response contains a well-articulated philosophy statement that reflects synthesis of concepts…. Response contains clear and well-written personal goals and self-assessment.
44 to >39.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
Response is presented and formatted in a clear and professional business manner…. Response contains a clear philosophy statement that reflects synthesis of concepts…. Response contains clear personal goals and self-assessment.
39 to >34.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Presentation and formatting detracts from the content and/or is somewhat inappropriate for business…. Response contains a somewhat general philosophy statement…. Personal goals and self-assessment are somewhat vague or unclear.
34 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Presentation and formatting detracts from the content and/or are inappropriate for business…. Several or all components are vague, inaccurate, or missing.
50 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 ≥ 5 APA format errors
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and 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 ≥ 5 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding
5 pts
Total Points: 100
LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
American Nurses Credentialing Center. (n.d.). Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (across the lifespan) certificationLinks to an external site. (PMHNP-BC).
https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner/
Scroll to ANCC Study Aids – Free for sample test questions and study guides to help you prepare for your certification exam.
Buppert, C. (2021). Nurse practitioner’s business practice and legal guideLinks to an external site. (7th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 12, “Lawmaking and Health Policy”
Chapter 14, “Standards of Care for Nurse Practitioner Practice”
Chapter 15, “Measuring Nurse Practitioner Performance”
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. (2017). Nurse practitioner core competenciesLinks to an external site.. https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nonpf.org/resource/resmgr/competencies/20170516_NPCoreCompsContentF.pdf
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. (n.d.). National organization of nurse practitioner facultiesLinks to an external site.. https://www.nonpf.org/
DeNisco, S. M. (2023). Role development for the nurse practitioner (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 18, “Professional Employment: Preparing for Licensure, Certification, and Credentialing” (pp. 431-445)
Zakhari, R. (2021). The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification review manual. Springer Publishing Company.
Chapter 1, “Preparing to Pass the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam” (for review as needed)
Chapter 16, “Practice Test”
Document: Career Planner GuideDownload Career Planner Guide
Required Media
APRN Central. (2019, October 27). Goal digger: Test taking strategiesLinks to an external site. [Video].
YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STAT1WpQgSM
DrRegisteredNurse. (2020, February 16). Test-taking strategies to pass the NCLEX in 75 questions part 1Links to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81E3dAxrO2c
Walden Graduation and Next Steps
In this video, Dr. Judi Kuric discusses important topics related to the transition from coursework to advanced nursing practice.
Walden University. (2020). Test taking strategies: Preparation for your certification examLinks to an external site. [Video]. https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3640795/98D4198C2B42D16C50C4F0A5D13122B6?partnerref=fac2022
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