APRN Interview Assignment
APRN Interview Assignment
Assignment Directions
Purpose: This learning activity is designed to provide the APRN with an opportunity to identify professional and practice issues from the perspective of an APRN currently practicing within the student’s specialty track. This assignment also provides a forum for networking with an APRN who may consider functioning as a preceptor for APRN students in the future.
Guidelines:
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Contact an APRN who is within your specialty track and has been in practice for at least a year to set up an appointment for a one-on-one interview. Let the NP know the approximate time frame you will need for the interview, most likely around 30-45 minutes, but this may be longer depending on the questions you might have and the NP’s responses. APRN Interview Assignment.
Ideally the interview will be face to face, but knowing the time constraints faced by many NPs the interview may also be conducted with a mobile device through Skype, Google Hangouts, Face Time, etc. or on the telephone. The intent of this assignment is to actually perform an interview; thus, it is not acceptable to have the interviewee type out the responses to the questions.
You may ask any of your own questions that you have about NP practice and professional issues but you must ask the eight required questions and then select at least six from the list of additional questions for a total of 14 questions. APRN Interview Assignment
You are not limited to 14 questions so if you have additional questions you would like to ask, after asking the 8 required and 6 additional from the list, please feel free to do so.
As a courtesy, you may send the interview questions to the NP prior to the interview.
This is an open ended interview rather than a Q & A session, so the expectation is that you will follow-up to responses with questions that relate to the response when applicable. For example, if the NP responds that his/her practice is not as envisioned, explore what was anticipated and what is different. Be sure to include at least 6 additional questions you asked and the responses.
Following the interview put the questions and a summary of the response to each question into a word document. For the format for the write-up you will first provide the question asked and then below this provide the response. Under this same question number, follow-up questions related to the initial answer to the question are to be included.
In the introductory paragraph for this assignment include the date and location of interview, name of nurse practitioner, specialty track, years in practice and practice location. Include the ages of patients seen, average number of patients seen daily, number of providers in the group, number of examination rooms (if applicable) and if there is on-site laboratory and x-ray capability. APRN Interview Assignment.
At the end of this document please include an in-depth self-reflection and critical analysis of this experience. What did you find valuable about this assignment? Were there any answers that were surprising to you and why?
The write-up for this assignment should be in APA format in terms of the title page, running header & page numbers. A reference page is required within your write-up such as the NONPF competencies and/or a particular theory, etc. Because you are giving the date and the name of the person being interviewed in the introductory paragraph you do not need to cite within each response that this is a personal communication with xxxx on xxx. According to APA, personal communications are also not listed on the reference page. APRN Interview Assignment.
An exemplar of the write-up is provided for your benefit in the assignment tab.
Submit to the assignment tab by the due date.
Questions
APRN Interview Assignment Required
Discuss how you became interested in becoming a nurse practitioner (or CNM) and what university did you attend?
In keeping up to date with current information regarding guidelines, political issues, etc. what conferences do you attend and which professional organizations have you joined?
At your practice site what are your most common reference sources used for daily decision making? What resources would you recommend a new APRN utilize in the practice setting?
Identify and describe your personal scope of practice as compared to your professional scope of practice. What are the differences? For example, some FNPs perform joint injections, toenail removal, etc. which is within the professional scope of practice but other FNPs do not perform these procedures. APRN Interview Assignment.
What is your biggest challenge professionally as a NP?
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties has developed competencies for nurse practitioners as a whole and the have developed population specific competencies, except for nurse midwifery, neonatal nurse practitioner and nurse anesthetists. Which three (3) of the competencies do you feel you best meet in your practice? (Have a list of competencies to utilize during the interview). If you are a midwifery student utilize the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) competencies found at http://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ACNMLibraryData/UPLOADFILENAME/000000000050/Core%20Comptencies%20Dec%202012.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
What type of theory or model do you utilize in promoting health promoting behaviors such as diet, exercise, smoking cessation, etc.? (Have a list of health promotion, behavior change theories or models to utilize during the interview).
What qualities do you believe are most important to the success of a NP?
Additional Questions
How does your current NP practice compare to what you had envisioned as a student?
What is your biggest challenge as an NP in terms of patient care management?
What is your role in the setting where you practice and what procedures do you perform?
What do you see as the pros and cons of opening your own practice?
What advice can you give in terms of negotiating a contract?
Describe your working relationship with physicians and other members of the health care team.
What advice would you give a new graduate? APRN Interview Assignment.
How do you avoid burnout in your role?
Do you precept students and what do you see as barriers to precepting?
There are many professional organizations that an NP can join. Which would you recommend joining & why?
What are your thoughts about the DNP as the entry point for advanced practice?
Rubric
APRN Interview Rubric
APRN Interview Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introductory information ( 5 points)
5.0 pts
Excellent
Includes the date, location, nurse practitioner name, specialty track, years in practice, practice location, number of patients seen daily, number of providers in the group, number of examination rooms, and if there is on-site laboratory and x-ray capability.
4.0 pts
Meets expectations (4 points)
One of the pieces of introductory information is missing.
3.0 pts
Below expectations (3 points)
Two of the pieces of introductory information is missing APRN Interview Assignment.
2.0 pts
Major deficiencies (2 points)
Three pieces of required information is missing.
0.0 pts
No Marks
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Interview Questions (60 points)
60.0 pts
Excellent (54-60 points)
Documents in-depth each question and a summary of each response to the 8 required questions and 6 or greater additional questions. Summary demonstrates that during the interview at least four additional follow-up / clarification questions were asked regarding responses to some of the questions that needed elucidation or required additional clarification.
53.0 pts
Meets Expectations (48-53 points)
Documents each question and a summary of each response to the 8 required questions and 5 additional questions. Summary demonstrates that during the interview at least 4 additional follow-up / clarification questions were asked regarding responses to a few questions.
47.0 pts
Below Expectations (42-47 points)
Documents a summary of each response but may not have included the questions, or only included 6-7 required and / or 4 additional questions APRN Interview Assignment. Summary demonstrates that during the interview at least 3 additional follow-up / clarification questions were asked.
41.0 pts
Major deficiencies (36-41)
Documents a summary of each response but may not have included the questions, or only included less than 6 required and less than 4 additional questions. Summary demonstrates that the interview was primarily a question / answer session rather than a true interview with dialogue.
36.0 pts
No Marks
60.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Reflection on Interview Responses & Process (15 points)
15.0 pts
Excellent (15 points)
Reflection on interview responses and process demonstrates a critical analysis and synthesis of the APRN role and impressions of the interview process for professional growth APRN Interview Assignment.
14.0 pts
Meets Expectations (12-14 points)
Reflection on interview responses and process demonstrates a basic analysis & critique of the APRN role and impressions of the interview process.
11.5 pts
Below Expectations (10.5-11.5 points)
Reflection on interview responses and process demonstrates a lack of analysis and / or critique of the APRN role. Impression of the interview process is minimal.
10.5 pts
Major Deficiencies (9-10.5 points)
Reflection on interview responses and process demonstrates a basic analysis & critique of the APRN role and impressions of the interview process.
0.0 pts
No Marks
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing Style (10 points)
10.0 pts
Excellent (10 points)
Writing style is logical, organized and utilizes graduate level vocabulary in summarizing responses and reflection on the assignment. Numbers each question. APRN Interview Assignment. Work is professional & neatly done throughout. Paper is clearly graduate level work and APA format is correct. No recommendations for improvement.
9.0 pts
Meets expectations (9 points)
Writing style is logical, organized and usually utilizes graduate level vocabulary in summarizing responses and reflection on the assignment. Numbers each question. Work is professional & neatly done throughout. Paper is clearly graduate level work. Minimal recommendations for improvement or APA formatting.
8.0 pts
Below expectations (8 points)
Writing style is logical, however may be slightly organized and / or colloquialisms, slang, or less than graduate level vocabulary is utilized in summarizing responses and reflection on the assignment. Does not number each question. Several recommendations for improvement or APA formatting.
7.0 pts
Major deficiencies (7 points)
Writing style is disorganized, or has a poor flow. Vocabulary is not at the graduate level. Many recommendations for improvement. APA improvements needed. Does not number each question.
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar, spelling and punctuation (10 Points)
10.0 pts
Excellent (10 points)
Paper has no punctuation, sentence structure, spelling and / or grammatical errors. No recommendations for improvement. APRN Interview Assignment.
9.0 pts
Meets expectations (9 points)
Paper has 1-2 punctuation, sentence structure, spelling and / or grammatical errors. Minimal recommendations for improvement.
8.0 pts
Below expectations (8 points)
Paper has 3-4 punctuation, sentence structure, spelling and / or grammatical errors & fully holds reader’s attention. Note recommendations for improvement.
7.0 pts
Major deficiencies (7 points)
Paper has 5-6 punctuation, sentence structure, spelling and / or grammatical errors. Work is not graduate level.
0.0 pts
No Marks
10.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
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