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 - AcademixHelp

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

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.). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

submission information

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Rubric

NRNP_6568_Week9_Assignment_Rubric

NRNP_6568_Week9_Assignment_Rubric
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. 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.	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. 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.	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. 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. 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. 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. 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.	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. 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.	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. 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.	5 pts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

5 pts

Total Points: 150

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