National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties 3

Nine broad areas of core competence that apply to all nurse practitioners, regardless of specialty or patient population focus. NONPF created the first set of Nurse Practitioner Competencies in 1990; the most recent updates were incorporated in 2017. This course was designed to prepare you to synthesize knowledge gained throughout the program and to apply each of the nine core competencies within your selected areas of practice and your representative communities.

The nine areas of competency are:

· Scientific Foundations

· Leadership

· Quality

· Practice Inquiry

· Technology and Information Literacy

· Policy

· Health Delivery System

· Ethics

· Independent Practice

To Prepare

· Review this week’s Learning Resources, focusing on the NONPF Core Competencies Content.

The Assignment

For each of the nine NONPF competencies,

· write one paragraph explaining how the program has prepared you to meet the competency (for a total of at least nine paragraphs).

· Then, propose how you plan to engage in social change in your community as a nurse practitioner.

· Finally, describe 1–2 legislative and/or advocacy activities in which your state nurse practitioner organization(s) are involved.

· Be specific and provide examples.

RUBRIC

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National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties 3

Excellent 90%–100%

Good 80%–89%

Fair 70%–79%

Poor 0%–69%

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).

50 (50%) – 55 (55%)

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

44 (44%) – 49 (49%)

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

39 (39%) – 43 (43%)

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%) – 38 (38%)

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 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.

Describe 1-2 legislative and advocacy activities that your state nurse practitioner organization(s) are involved in.

9 (9%) – 10 (10%)

Response clearly and concisely describes 1-2 legislative/advocacy activities that student’s state nurse practitioner organization(s) are involved in.

8 (8%) – 8 (8%)

Response clearly describes 1-2 legislative/advocacy activities that student’s state nurse practitioner organization(s) are involved in.

7 (7%) – 7 (7%)

Response somewhat vaguely and/or inaccurately describes 1-2 legislative/advocacy activities that student’s state nurse practitioner organization(s) are involved in.

0 (0%) – 6 (6%)

Response vaguely and/or inaccurately describes 1-2 legislative/advocacy activities that student’s state nurse practitioner organization(s) are involved in, 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. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.

4 (4%) – 4 (4%)

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 they are brief and not descriptive.

3 (3%) – 3 (3%)

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.

0 (0%) – 2 (2%)

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided.

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 3-4 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

0 (0%) – 2 (2%)

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

Written Expression and Formatting – The assignment 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 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 (3%) – 3 (3%)

Contains 3-4 APA format errors.

0 (0%) – 2 (2%)

Contains ≥ 5 APA format errors.

Total Points: 100

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Learning Resources

Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties 3

American Nurses Credentialing Center. (n.d.). Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (across the lifespan) certification (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 guide (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 competencies. 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 faculties. https://www.nonpf.org/

Stewart, J. G., & DeNisco, S. M. (2019). Role development for the nurse practitioner (2nd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

· Chapter 11, “Concepts of the Professional”

· Chapter 12, “Health Policy and the Nurse Practitioner”

· Chapter 14, “Mentoring”

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”