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 that you can use as you pursue your next professional role.
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Resources
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WEEKLY RESOURCES
earning Resources
- Leik, M. T. C. (2021). Family nurse practitioner certification intensive review (4th ed.). Springer Publishing Company.
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- Ch. 28, Cultural and Spiritual Health Beliefs
- Buppert, C. (2021). Nurse practitioner’s business practice and legal guide (7th ed.). Jones & Bartlett.
- Chapter 10, “The Employed Nurse Practitioner”
- Document: Career Planner Guide (Word document)
To Prepare:
- Review the Career Planner Guide.
- Seek out 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.
- Develop a cover letter, resume, philosophy statement, and other professional resources that meet the requirements outlined in the Career Planner Guide.
By Day 7
Submit Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Philosophy Statement and Long/Short term goals.
submission information
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Rubric
NRNP_6568_Week9_Assignment1_Rubric
NRNP_6568_Week9_Assignment1_Rubric
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Your cover letter should be: • Presented and formatted in professional business manner • Addressed properly • Clear and concise (no more than one page) and include an introduction, body, and conclusion • Written in a professional tone |
| 20 to >18.0 ptsExcellent 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. |
18 to >16.0 ptsGood 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. |
16 to >14.0 ptsFair 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. |
14 to >0 ptsPoor 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. |
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20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Your Resume should be clear, concise and well organized and it should also include your: • 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 |
| 40 to >36.0 ptsExcellent 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. |
36 to >32.0 ptsGood 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. |
32 to >28.0 ptsFair 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. |
28 to >0 ptsPoor 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. |
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40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Your Portfolio should be clear, concise and well organized and it should also include your: • Personal philosophy statement • Personal goals (short term and long term) • Self-assessment • Achievements • Letters of recommendation • References (list names, affiliation and contact information) • Certifications and licenses • Prior degrees • Transcripts (Note: An unofficial transcript will meet this requirement.) • Certificates of attendance for continuing education • Publications • Research • Oral presentations and/or poster presentations |
| 75 to >67.0 ptsExcellent 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. Response contains a clear, concise, and accurate description of achievements, publications, research, and presentations. Response contains all of the following components: two letters of recommendation, three professional references, certifications and licenses, prior degrees, transcripts, and certificates of attendance for continuing education (as applicable). |
67 to >59.0 ptsGood 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. Response contains an accurate description of achievements, publications, research, and presentations. Response contains all of the following components: two letters of recommendation, three professional references, certifications and licenses, prior degrees, transcripts, and certificates of attendance for continuing education (as applicable). |
59 to >52.0 ptsFair 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. Description of achievements, publications, research, and presentations are somewhat vague or unclear. |
52 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%
Presentation and formatting detracts from the content and/or are inappropriate for business. Several or all components are vague, inaccurate, or missing. |
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75 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 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 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. |
4 to >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. |
3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. |
2 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. |
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5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Written Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
| 5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. |
4 to >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%
Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%
Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. |
2 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. |
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5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 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 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%
Uses correct APA format with no errors. |
4 to >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%
Contains 1 or 2 APA format errors. |
3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%
Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. |
2 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. |
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5 pts |
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