Assignment Prompt & Instructions
– ## CareerPlannerGuidefinal.docx
– ## NursePractitionerProfessionalCareerPlanner.docx
**## CareerPlannerGuidefinal.docx**
**NURS 6568: Synthesis in Advanced Nursing Practice of**
**Patients in Family Care Settings**
**Career Planner Guide**
Your Nurse Practitioner Professional Career Planner is
**due by Day 7 of Week 10**. It is highly recommended that you begin planning and working on this Assignment as early in the quarter as is feasible for you. The following checklists outline all of the items you should include in your Career Planner. Additionally, the resources below have been provided to assist you in its development.
Refer to the Walden University Career Center website for resources and information on how to create cover letters, resumes, and professional portfolios. You may also choose to make certain portions of your Career Planner accessible online to members of your professional network or potential employers through platforms such as LinkedIn. Sharing on social media is a useful way to network for many, but it is not a requirement for this assignment.
**Checklist for Cover Letter**
Cover letters are typically tailored to individual jobs and companies. For this Assignment, you will select a job posting you would like to or could potentially apply for and create a cover letter for it. Your cover letter should be:
· Presented and formatted in professional business manner
· Addressed properly
· Clear and concise (no more than one page) and include:
· Content introduction
· Content body
· Content conclusion
· Written in a professional tone and include:
· Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
· Clear and accurate sentence structure
**Checklist for Resume**
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 (as applicable)
**Checklist for Portfolio**
Your Portfolio should be clear, concise, and well organized, and it should also include your:
· Personal philosophy statement (1-page)
· Personal goals (short term and long term)
· Self-assessment
The following items do not have to be submitted but should be available on request for employers:
· Achievements
· Letters of recommendation (2)
· References (list names, affiliation, and contact information) (3)
· 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
**Learning Resources**
**Resume and Cover Letter Resources:**
Canva. (n.d.). https://www.canva.com/
Canva has many resume templates and formats that may inspire your creativity. (Using Canva is optional.)
Cover Letter Advice (n.d.).
_Nurse practitioner cover letter sample 1_. http://www.coverletter.us/nurse-practitioner-cover-letter/
DeCapua, M. (2019).
_A nurse practitioner’s guide to the perfect cover letter_. Health eCareers. https://www.healthecareers.com/article/healthcare-news/np-cover-letter
Hicks, R. W., & Roberts, M. E. E. (2016). Curriculum vitae: An important tool for the nurse practitioner.
_Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners_,
_28_(7), 347–352.
Gibson, A. (n.d.).
_Nurse.org career guide series: Ultimate guide to nursing resumes_. Nurse.org. https://nurse.org/resources/nursing-resume/
Walden University Career Services. (n.d.).
_Resumes & more_.
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservicescenter/resumesandmore](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservicescenter/resumesandmore)
**Portfolio Resources:**
Chamblee, T. B., Dale, J. C., Drews, B., Spahis, J., & Hardin, T. (2015). Implementation of a professional portfolio: A tool to demonstrate professional development for advanced practice.
_Journal of Pediatric Health Care_, 29(1), 113–117.
Clarke, M. (2019).
_The importance of a professional nursing portfolio_. HealthLeaders. https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/importance-professional-nursing-portfolio
Nurse Practitioner Business Owner. (n.d.).
_This is why you want to create your professional portfolio today!_ https://npbusiness.org/professional-portfolio/
Portfolium. (n.d.). https://portfolium.com/
Portfolium is one example of portfolio software that you could use to create a portfolio. You may choose your own tool, and it may be online (Google Sites, Portfolium) or offline (Word, pdf), as long as you can easily submit the portfolio files or link to your Instructor.
**## NursePractitionerProfessionalCareerPlanner.docx**
Nurse Practitioner Professional Career Planner
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.
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/6958932)
**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.
**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.
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3. Next, click on
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**Submit Assignment** for review.
Rubric
**NRNP_6568_Week9_Assignment_Rubric**
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| NRNP_6568_Week9_Assignment_Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYour 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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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. | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYour 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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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. | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYour 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 | **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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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. | 75 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 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.<br> <br>**4 to >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.<br> <br>**3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.<br> <br>**2 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. | 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 >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.<br> <br>**3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.<br> <br>**2 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 – 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.<br> <br>**4 to >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** Contains 1 or 2 APA format errors.<br> <br>**3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.<br> <br>**2 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. | 5 pts |
Total Points: 150
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**## NursePractitionerProfessionalCareerPlanner.docx**
Nurse Practitioner Professional Career Planner
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.
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/6958932)
**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.
**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
**WK9Assgn_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_Week9_Assignment_Rubric**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| NRNP_6568_Week9_Assignment_Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYour 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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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. | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYour 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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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. | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYour 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 | **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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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. | 75 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 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.<br> <br>**4 to >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.<br> <br>**3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.<br> <br>**2 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. | 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 >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.<br> <br>**3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.<br> <br>**2 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 – 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.<br> <br>**4 to >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** Contains 1 or 2 APA format errors.<br> <br>**3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.<br> <br>**2 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. | 5 pts |
Total Points: 150
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**## CareerPlannerGuidefinal.docx**
**NURS 6568: Synthesis in Advanced Nursing Practice of**
**Patients in Family Care Settings**
**Career Planner Guide**
Your Nurse Practitioner Professional Career Planner is
**due by Day 7 of Week 10**. It is highly recommended that you begin planning and working on this Assignment as early in the quarter as is feasible for you. The following checklists outline all of the items you should include in your Career Planner. Additionally, the resources below have been provided to assist you in its development.
Refer to the Walden University Career Center website for resources and information on how to create cover letters, resumes, and professional portfolios. You may also choose to make certain portions of your Career Planner accessible online to members of your professional network or potential employers through platforms such as LinkedIn. Sharing on social media is a useful way to network for many, but it is not a requirement for this assignment.
**Checklist for Cover Letter**
Cover letters are typically tailored to individual jobs and companies. For this Assignment, you will select a job posting you would like to or could potentially apply for and create a cover letter for it. Your cover letter should be:
· Presented and formatted in professional business manner
· Addressed properly
· Clear and concise (no more than one page) and include:
· Content introduction
· Content body
· Content conclusion
· Written in a professional tone and include:
· Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
· Clear and accurate sentence structure
**Checklist for Resume**
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 (as applicable)
**Checklist for Portfolio**
Your Portfolio should be clear, concise, and well organized, and it should also include your:
· Personal philosophy statement (1-page)
· Personal goals (short term and long term)
· Self-assessment
The following items do not have to be submitted but should be available on request for employers:
· Achievements
· Letters of recommendation (2)
· References (list names, affiliation, and contact information) (3)
· 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
**Learning Resources**
**Resume and Cover Letter Resources:**
Canva. (n.d.). https://www.canva.com/
Canva has many resume templates and formats that may inspire your creativity. (Using Canva is optional.)
Cover Letter Advice (n.d.).
_Nurse practitioner cover letter sample 1_. http://www.coverletter.us/nurse-practitioner-cover-letter/
DeCapua, M. (2019).
_A nurse practitioner’s guide to the perfect cover letter_. Health eCareers. https://www.healthecareers.com/article/healthcare-news/np-cover-letter
Hicks, R. W., & Roberts, M. E. E. (2016). Curriculum vitae: An important tool for the nurse practitioner.
_Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners_,
_28_(7), 347–352.
Gibson, A. (n.d.).
_Nurse.org career guide series: Ultimate guide to nursing resumes_. Nurse.org. https://nurse.org/resources/nursing-resume/
Walden University Career Services. (n.d.).
_Resumes & more_.
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservicescenter/resumesandmore](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservicescenter/resumesandmore)
**Portfolio Resources:**
Chamblee, T. B., Dale, J. C., Drews, B., Spahis, J., & Hardin, T. (2015). Implementation of a professional portfolio: A tool to demonstrate professional development for advanced practice.
_Journal of Pediatric Health Care_, 29(1), 113–117.
Clarke, M. (2019).
_The importance of a professional nursing portfolio_. HealthLeaders. https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/importance-professional-nursing-portfolio
Nurse Practitioner Business Owner. (n.d.).
_This is why you want to create your professional portfolio today!_ https://npbusiness.org/professional-portfolio/
Portfolium. (n.d.). https://portfolium.com/
Portfolium is one example of portfolio software that you could use to create a portfolio. You may choose your own tool, and it may be online (Google Sites, Portfolium) or offline (Word, pdf), as long as you can easily submit the portfolio files or link to your Instructor.
**## NursePractitionerProfessionalCareerPlanner.docx**
Nurse Practitioner Professional Career Planner
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.
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/6958932)
**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.
**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
**WK9Assgn_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_Week9_Assignment_Rubric**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| NRNP_6568_Week9_Assignment_Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYour 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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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. | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYour 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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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. | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYour 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 | **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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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. | 75 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 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.<br> <br>**4 to >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.<br> <br>**3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.<br> <br>**2 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. | 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 >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.<br> <br>**3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.<br> <br>**2 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 – 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.<br> <br>**4 to >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** Contains 1 or 2 APA format errors.<br> <br>**3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.<br> <br>**2 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. | 5 pts |
Total Points: 150
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**## CareerPlannerGuidefinal.docx**
**NURS 6568: Synthesis in Advanced Nursing Practice of**
**Patients in Family Care Settings**
**Career Planner Guide**
Your Nurse Practitioner Professional Career Planner is
**due by Day 7 of Week 10**. It is highly recommended that you begin planning and working on this Assignment as early in the quarter as is feasible for you. The following checklists outline all of the items you should include in your Career Planner. Additionally, the resources below have been provided to assist you in its development.
Refer to the Walden University Career Center website for resources and information on how to create cover letters, resumes, and professional portfolios. You may also choose to make certain portions of your Career Planner accessible online to members of your professional network or potential employers through platforms such as LinkedIn. Sharing on social media is a useful way to network for many, but it is not a requirement for this assignment.
**Checklist for Cover Letter**
Cover letters are typically tailored to individual jobs and companies. For this Assignment, you will select a job posting you would like to or could potentially apply for and create a cover letter for it. Your cover letter should be:
· Presented and formatted in professional business manner
· Addressed properly
· Clear and concise (no more than one page) and include:
· Content introduction
· Content body
· Content conclusion
· Written in a professional tone and include:
· Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
· Clear and accurate sentence structure
**Checklist for Resume**
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 (as applicable)
**Checklist for Portfolio**
Your Portfolio should be clear, concise, and well organized, and it should also include your:
· Personal philosophy statement (1-page)
· Personal goals (short term and long term)
· Self-assessment
The following items do not have to be submitted but should be available on request for employers:
· Achievements
· Letters of recommendation (2)
· References (list names, affiliation, and contact information) (3)
· 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
**Learning Resources**
**Resume and Cover Letter Resources:**
Canva. (n.d.). https://www.canva.com/
Canva has many resume templates and formats that may inspire your creativity. (Using Canva is optional.)
Cover Letter Advice (n.d.).
_Nurse practitioner cover letter sample 1_. http://www.coverletter.us/nurse-practitioner-cover-letter/
DeCapua, M. (2019).
_A nurse practitioner’s guide to the perfect cover letter_. Health eCareers. https://www.healthecareers.com/article/healthcare-news/np-cover-letter
Hicks, R. W., & Roberts, M. E. E. (2016). Curriculum vitae: An important tool for the nurse practitioner.
_Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners_,
_28_(7), 347–352.
Gibson, A. (n.d.).
_Nurse.org career guide series: Ultimate guide to nursing resumes_. Nurse.org. https://nurse.org/resources/nursing-resume/
Walden University Career Services. (n.d.).
_Resumes & more_.
[https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservicescenter/resumesandmore](https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservicescenter/resumesandmore)
**Portfolio Resources:**
Chamblee, T. B., Dale, J. C., Drews, B., Spahis, J., & Hardin, T. (2015). Implementation of a professional portfolio: A tool to demonstrate professional development for advanced practice.
_Journal of Pediatric Health Care_, 29(1), 113–117.
Clarke, M. (2019).
_The importance of a professional nursing portfolio_. HealthLeaders. https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/importance-professional-nursing-portfolio
Nurse Practitioner Business Owner. (n.d.).
_This is why you want to create your professional portfolio today!_ https://npbusiness.org/professional-portfolio/
Portfolium. (n.d.). https://portfolium.com/
Portfolium is one example of portfolio software that you could use to create a portfolio. You may choose your own tool, and it may be online (Google Sites, Portfolium) or offline (Word, pdf), as long as you can easily submit the portfolio files or link to your Instructor.
**## NursePractitionerProfessionalCareerPlanner.docx**
Nurse Practitioner Professional Career Planner
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.
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/6958932)
**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.
**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
**WK9Assgn_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_Week9_Assignment_Rubric**
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| NRNP_6568_Week9_Assignment_Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYour 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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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. | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYour 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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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. | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeYour 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 | **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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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.<br> <br>**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. | 75 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 ptsExcellent 90%–100%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.<br> <br>**4 to >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.<br> <br>**3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.<br> <br>**2 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. | 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 >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.<br> <br>**3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.<br> <br>**2 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 – 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.<br> <br>**4 to >3.0 ptsGood 80%–89%** Contains 1 or 2 APA format errors.<br> <br>**3 to >2.0 ptsFair 70%–79%** Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.<br> <br>**2 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%** Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. | 5 pts |
Total Points: 150
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