National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Competencies

For each of the nine NONPF competencies, write one paragraph explaining how the program has prepared you to meet it (for a total of at least nine paragraphs).

59 (59%) – 65 (65%)

Response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly explains how the MSN program has prepared the student to meet each of the nine NONPF competencies.

52 (52%) – 58 (58%)

Response clearly explains how the MSN program has prepared the student to meet each of the nine NONPF competencies.

46 (46%) – 51 (51%)

Response somewhat vaguely and/or inaccurately explains how the MSN program has prepared the student to meet each of the nine NONPF competencies or one of the competencies is not addressed.

0 (0%) – 45 (45%)

Response vaguely and/or inaccurately explains how the MSN program has prepared the student to meet each of the nine NONPF competencies. Several of the competencies are not addressed or resposnse is missing.

Propose and explain how you plan to engage in social change in your community as a nurse practitioner. Be specific and provide examples.

18 (18%) – 20 (20%)

Response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly explains a plan to engage in social change in a community as a nurse practitioner. Specific examples are provided.

16 (16%) – 17 (17%)

Response clearly explains a plan to engage in social change in a community as a nurse practitioner. Specific examples are provided.

14 (14%) – 15 (15%)

Response somewhat vaguely and/or inaccurately explains a plan to engage in social change in a community as a nurse practitioner.

0 (0%) – 13 (13%)

Response vaguely and/or inaccurately explains a plan to engage in social change in a community as a nurse practitioner or response is missing.

Written 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.

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.

3 (3%) – 3 (3%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.

0 (0%) – 2 (2%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.

Written Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards:

Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 (3%) – 3 (3%)

Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

0 (0%) – 2 (2%)

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running heads, parenthetical/narrative in-text citations, and reference list.

5 (5%) – 5 (5%)

Uses correct APA format with no errors.

4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

Contains 1 or 2 APA format errors.

3 (3%) – 3 (3%)

Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.

0 (0%) – 2 (2%)

Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.

Total Points: 100