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NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONER FACULTIES (NONPF) COMPETENCIES

The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) has determined 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.

 

LEARNING RESOURCES

 

Rubric

NRNP_6675_Assignment2_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFor 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).
55 to >49.0 pts

Excellent 90%–100%

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

 49 to >43.0 pts

Good 80%–89%

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

 43 to >38.0 pts

Fair 70%–79%

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.

 38 to >0 pts

Poor 0%–69%

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.
55 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePropose and explain how you plan to engage in social change in your community as a nurse practitioner. Be specific and provide examples.
20 to >17.0 pts

Excellent 90%–100%

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

 17 to >15.0 pts

Good 80%–89%

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

 15 to >13.0 pts

Fair 70%–79%

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

 13 to >0 pts

Poor 0%–69%

Response vaguely and/or inaccurately explains a plan to engage in social change in a community as a nurse practitioner or response is missing.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe 1-2 legislative and advocacy activities that your state nurse practitioner organization(s) are involved in.
10 to >8.0 pts

Excellent 90%–100%

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

 8 to >7.0 pts

Good 80%–89%

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

 7 to >6.0 pts

Fair 70%–79%

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

 6 to >0 pts

Poor 0%–69%

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.
10 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.
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 >3.0 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 they are brief and not descriptive.

 3 to >2.0 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.

 2 to >0 pts

Poor 0%–69%

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time…. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were 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 >3.0 pts

Good 80%–89%

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

 3 to >2.0 pts

Fair 70%–79%

Contains 3-4 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

 2 to >0 pts

Poor 0%–69%

Contains ≥ 5 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 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 to >4.0 pts

Excellent 90%–100%

Uses correct APA format with no errors.

 4 to >3.0 pts

Good 80%–89%

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

 3 to >2.0 pts

Fair 70%–79%

Contains 3-4 APA format errors.

 2 to >0 pts

Poor 0%–69%

Contains ≥ 5 APA format errors.
5 pts
Total Points: 100