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Study Plan
Based on your practice exam question results, identify strengths and areas of opportunity and create a tailored study plan to use throughout this course to help you prepare for the national certification exam. This will serve as an action plan to help you track your goals, tasks, and progress.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/169753/modules/items/6958704)
**To Prepare:**
· Reflect on your practice exam results. Identify content-area strengths and opportunities for improvement.
· Also reflect on your overall test-taking. Was the length of time allotted comfortable or did you run out of time? Did a particular question format prove difficult?
**The Assignment:**
· Summarize your practice exam results, including your strengths and opportunities for improvement.
**Note:** Your grade for this Assignment will not be derived from your test results but from your self-reflection and study plan.
· Create a study plan, including 3–4 specific goals and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal.
· Each goal must be developed using SMART goal format (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Based). See weekly resources to help with developing these goals.
· Include a timetable on a calendar template for accomplishing the goals and tasks and add a description of how you will measure your progress.
· Describe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study.
By Day 7
· eik, M. T. C. (2024).
_Family nurse practitioner certification intensive review_(5th ed.). Springer Publishing Company.
· Ch. 5, Head Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Review
· Buppert, C. (2021). Nurse practitioner's business practice and legal guide (7th ed.). Jones & Bartlett.
· Appendix 4-A “Ear, Nose, Mouth, and Throat Examination” (pp. 191–192)
**Note:** The textbook listed below is from NRNP 6531. Review the chapters assigned in this textbook
as needed to refresh your knowledge.
· Buttaro, T. M., Polgar-Bailey, P., Sandberg-Cook, J., Dick, K. & Montgomery, J. (2025).
_Primary care: Interprofessional collaborative practice_ (7th ed.). Elsevier.
**Note**: Review the following chapters, as needed.
· Chapter 54, Evaluation of the Eyes
· Chapter 55, Cataracts
· Chapter 56, Blepharitis, Hordeolum, and Chalazion
· Chapter 57, Conjunctivitis
· Chapter 58, Corneal Surface Defects and Ocular Surface Foreign Bodies
· Chapter 59, Dry Eye Syndrome
· Chapter 60, Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction and Dacryocystitis
· Chapter 61, Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis
· Chapter 62, Pingueculae and Pterygia
· Chapter 63, Traumatic Ocular Disorders
· Chapter 64, Auricular Disorders
· Chapter 65, Cerumen Impaction
· Chapter 66, Cholesteatoma
· Chapter 67, Impaired Hearing
· Chapter 68, Inner Ear Disturbances
· Chapter 69, Otitis Externa
· Chapter 70, Otitis Media
· Chapter 71, Tympanic Membrane Perforation
· Chapter 72, Chronic Nasal Congestion and Discharge
· Chapter 73, Epistaxis
· Chapter 74, Nasal Trauma
· Chapter 75, Rhinitis
· Chapter 76, Sinusitis
· Chapter 77, Smell and Taste Disturbances
· Chapter 78, Tumors and Polyps of the Nose
· Chapter 79, Dental Abscess
· Chapter 80, Diseases of the Salivary Gland
· Chapter 81, Epiglottitis
· Chapter 82, Oral Infections
· Chapter 83, Parotitis
· Chapter 84, Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
· Chapter 85, Peritonsillar Abscess
Submit your study plan with calendar.
**Reminder:** The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingLinks to an external site.](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writing)). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
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Rubric
**NRNP_6568_Week3_Assignment_Rubric**
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| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComplete the practice exam from your certification exam review text. Based on your results and considering the National Certification Exam, summarize your strengths and opportunities for improvement. | **40 to >36.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** The response provides an accurate, clear, and complete summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.<br> <br>**36 to >32.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** The response provides an accurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.<br> <br>**32 to >28.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** The response provides a vague and/or inaccurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.<br> <br>**28 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** A summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement is incomplete or missing. | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreate a study plan, including specific goals and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Goals must be in SMART goal format. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress. | **45 to >41.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** The response provides 3–4 clear and appropriate SMART goals for the study plan, including tasks to complete to accomplish each goal. A clear timeline is provided for the study plan as well as a description of how progress toward goal completion will be measured.<br> <br>**41 to >36.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** The response provides 3–4 appropriate SMART goals and objectives for the practicum experience. Appropriate tasks, timeline, and description of how progress will be measured is provided.<br> <br>**36 to >32.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** The response provides 3–4 vague or general goals for the study plan. Tasks, timeline, and description of how progress toward goals will be measured are vague or somewhat inappropriate.<br> <br>**32 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** The response provides 3–4 unclear or inappropriate goals for the study plan, or goals are missing. Tasks, timeline, and a description for how progress will be measured is incomplete or missing. | 45 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, and print or online resources you could use to study. | **25 to >22.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** The response provides a clear description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are tailored to individual need.<br> <br>**22 to >20.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** The response provides a description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are somewhat tailored to individual need.<br> <br>**20 to >18.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** The response provides a description of general resources that are not tailored to individual need.<br> <br>**18 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** The response provides a description of inappropriate resources to support the study plan, or the description of resources is vague or missing. | 25 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. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 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.<br> <br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGood 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 are brief and not descriptive.<br> <br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 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.<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity <60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was 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 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.<br> <br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGood 80%–89%** Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.<br> <br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Contains many (≥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 – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** Uses correct APA format with no errors.<br> <br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGood 80%–89%** Contains 1 or 2 APA format errors.<br> <br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Contains many (≥5) APA format errors. | 5 pts |
Total Points: 125
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Study Plan
Based on your practice exam question results, identify strengths and areas of opportunity and create a tailored study plan to use throughout this course to help you prepare for the national certification exam. This will serve as an action plan to help you track your goals, tasks, and progress.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
[**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/169753/modules/items/6958704)
**To Prepare:**
· Reflect on your practice exam results. Identify content-area strengths and opportunities for improvement.
· Also reflect on your overall test-taking. Was the length of time allotted comfortable or did you run out of time? Did a particular question format prove difficult?
**The Assignment:**
· Summarize your practice exam results, including your strengths and opportunities for improvement.
**Note:** Your grade for this Assignment will not be derived from your test results but from your self-reflection and study plan.
· Create a study plan, including 3–4 specific goals and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal.
· Each goal must be developed using SMART goal format (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Based). See weekly resources to help with developing these goals.
· Include a timetable on a calendar template for accomplishing the goals and tasks and add a description of how you will measure your progress.
· Describe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study.
By Day 7
· eik, M. T. C. (2024).
_Family nurse practitioner certification intensive review_(5th ed.). Springer Publishing Company.
· Ch. 5, Head Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Review
· Buppert, C. (2021). Nurse practitioner's business practice and legal guide (7th ed.). Jones & Bartlett.
· Appendix 4-A “Ear, Nose, Mouth, and Throat Examination” (pp. 191–192)
**Note:** The textbook listed below is from NRNP 6531. Review the chapters assigned in this textbook
as needed to refresh your knowledge.
· Buttaro, T. M., Polgar-Bailey, P., Sandberg-Cook, J., Dick, K. & Montgomery, J. (2025).
_Primary care: Interprofessional collaborative practice_ (7th ed.). Elsevier.
**Note**: Review the following chapters, as needed.
· Chapter 54, Evaluation of the Eyes
· Chapter 55, Cataracts
· Chapter 56, Blepharitis, Hordeolum, and Chalazion
· Chapter 57, Conjunctivitis
· Chapter 58, Corneal Surface Defects and Ocular Surface Foreign Bodies
· Chapter 59, Dry Eye Syndrome
· Chapter 60, Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction and Dacryocystitis
· Chapter 61, Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis
· Chapter 62, Pingueculae and Pterygia
· Chapter 63, Traumatic Ocular Disorders
· Chapter 64, Auricular Disorders
· Chapter 65, Cerumen Impaction
· Chapter 66, Cholesteatoma
· Chapter 67, Impaired Hearing
· Chapter 68, Inner Ear Disturbances
· Chapter 69, Otitis Externa
· Chapter 70, Otitis Media
· Chapter 71, Tympanic Membrane Perforation
· Chapter 72, Chronic Nasal Congestion and Discharge
· Chapter 73, Epistaxis
· Chapter 74, Nasal Trauma
· Chapter 75, Rhinitis
· Chapter 76, Sinusitis
· Chapter 77, Smell and Taste Disturbances
· Chapter 78, Tumors and Polyps of the Nose
· Chapter 79, Dental Abscess
· Chapter 80, Diseases of the Salivary Gland
· Chapter 81, Epiglottitis
· Chapter 82, Oral Infections
· Chapter 83, Parotitis
· Chapter 84, Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
· Chapter 85, Peritonsillar Abscess
Submit your study plan with calendar.
**Reminder:** The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingLinks to an external site.](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writing)). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
submission information
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the
**Turnitin Drafts** from the
**Start Here** area.
1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as
**WK3Assgn_LastName_Firstinitial**
2. Then, click on
**Start Assignment** near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on
**Upload File** and select
**Submit Assignment** for review.
Rubric
**NRNP_6568_Week3_Assignment_Rubric**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| NRNP_6568_Week3_Assignment_Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComplete the practice exam from your certification exam review text. Based on your results and considering the National Certification Exam, summarize your strengths and opportunities for improvement. | **40 to >36.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** The response provides an accurate, clear, and complete summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.<br> <br>**36 to >32.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** The response provides an accurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.<br> <br>**32 to >28.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** The response provides a vague and/or inaccurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement.<br> <br>**28 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** A summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement is incomplete or missing. | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreate a study plan, including specific goals and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Goals must be in SMART goal format. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress. | **45 to >41.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** The response provides 3–4 clear and appropriate SMART goals for the study plan, including tasks to complete to accomplish each goal. A clear timeline is provided for the study plan as well as a description of how progress toward goal completion will be measured.<br> <br>**41 to >36.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** The response provides 3–4 appropriate SMART goals and objectives for the practicum experience. Appropriate tasks, timeline, and description of how progress will be measured is provided.<br> <br>**36 to >32.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** The response provides 3–4 vague or general goals for the study plan. Tasks, timeline, and description of how progress toward goals will be measured are vague or somewhat inappropriate.<br> <br>**32 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** The response provides 3–4 unclear or inappropriate goals for the study plan, or goals are missing. Tasks, timeline, and a description for how progress will be measured is incomplete or missing. | 45 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, and print or online resources you could use to study. | **25 to >22.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** The response provides a clear description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are tailored to individual need.<br> <br>**22 to >20.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** The response provides a description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are somewhat tailored to individual need.<br> <br>**20 to >18.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** The response provides a description of general resources that are not tailored to individual need.<br> <br>**18 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** The response provides a description of inappropriate resources to support the study plan, or the description of resources is vague or missing. | 25 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. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 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.<br> <br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGood 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 are brief and not descriptive.<br> <br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 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.<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity <60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion was 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 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.<br> <br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGood 80%–89%** Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.<br> <br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Contains many (≥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 – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation | **5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** Uses correct APA format with no errors.<br> <br>**4 to >3.5 ptsGood 80%–89%** Contains 1 or 2 APA format errors.<br> <br>**3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Contains many (≥5) APA format errors. | 5 pts |
Total Points: 125
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