APN Capstone Portfolio

Purpose
The purpose of the APN Capstone Portfolio is to demonstrate your professional growth and expertise by providing evidence of the knowledge you have learned.

Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

Promotes the synthesis of knowledge – To become a competent leader in the nursing profession and a selected specialization, you need to synthesize a great deal of information from a variety of sources.
Promotes reflective thought – One hallmark of graduate education is the ability to think analytically and engage in self-assessment. Creating the portfolio allows you to evaluate and demonstrate your achievements in acquiring advanced nursing and specialty knowledge.
Provides evidence that assignment, course, and program learning outcomes have been met. The portfolio reflects the different ways you have met the learning outcomes.

Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Late assignments will not be accepted beyond the last day of the course, Saturday (end of day, 12am PT) of Week 8. Any assignments received after the conclusion of the course will result in a zero recorded for the assignment, unless prior arrangements are made with faculty.

In the event of an emergency that prevents timely submission of an assignment, students may petition their instructor for a waiver of the late submission grade reduction. The instructor will review the student\’s rationale for the request and make a determination based on the merits of the student\’s appeal. Consideration of the student\’s total course performance to date will be a contributing factor in the determination. Students should continue to attend class, actively participate, and complete other assignments while the appeal is pending.

This Policy applies to assignments that contribute to the numerical calculation of the course letter grade.

Total Points Possible: 100
Requirements:
This assignment should be an entire document in either word or PDF format with a title page noting the assignment name, student name, course, etc. The assignment should also include a table of contents denoting what of the below documents are on which pages. APA format and writing at the graduate-level is expected.
Using work that you have completed during the MSN program here at Chamberlain University, gather your prior submissions and identify a minimum of 10 exemplars of your graduate work.
Use the worksheet below as a guide to copy your exemplar and to identify with Chamberlain Program Outcome, MSN Essential, and NONPF Competency that each exemplar meets.
You must include at least 10 exemplars, and as a group, each Chamberlain Program Outcome, MSN Essential, and NONPF Competency has to be addressed at least once.
If you do not have an exemplar that meets these criteria, you can write an exemplar in the area that is not represented by your prior work.
Identify at least 2 concepts from each exemplar and how they connect to the Chamberlain Program Outcome, MSN Essential, and NONPF Competency that you have identified.
Reflect on how you have met the outcome, essential, and/or competency for each exemplar and how it has transformed you as a prospective masters-prepared advanced practice nurse.
Combine the 2 concepts from each exemplar and create a concept map on how these concepts interconnect and interrelate to each other in the framework of the NONPF Competencies.
All items are to be written as a formal APA paper. Do not use the worksheet table mentioned in #2 above in the body of your assignment. The purpose of the worksheet is to help you gather resources.
Exemplars are defined as a prior assignment you completed in the FNP program that you feel is a good reflection of the work you have accomplished while a graduate student. Typically, it\’s an assignment that you may have enjoyed completing, learned something new from, or did well academically. Think of it as your \”best work.\” An exemplar should be considered for the portfolio if it:
Taught you something
Provided new understandings and/or changed your practice
Made you clearly see a difference being made
Made you notice something new
Opened up new ways of solving problems or new lines of inquiry
Changed the way you think about a clinical issue or problem
Was particularly demanding or memorable
Examples: a paper, SOAP note, notable discussion thread, etc.

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ASSIGNMENT CONTENT

Category

Points

Description

Mechanics of Writing / APA Format

Completes assignment in accordance with the standards of the latest edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual

Completes assignment in accordance with the standards of the latest edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual
10.0 pts
Excellent
APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate, or with zero errors.
9.0 pts
V. Good
APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate, or with 1 error.
8.0 pts
Satisfactory
2-3 errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
5.0 pts
Needs Improvement
4 errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
5 or more errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted OR Assignment, as written, is not reflective of graduate-level thought or writing. OR Assignment, as written, is not reflective of graduate-level thought or writing.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLate penalty deductions
Students are expected to submit assignments by the time they are due. Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total points possible for that assignment for each day the assignment is late. Assignments will be accepted, with penalty as described, up to a maximum of three days late, after which point a zero will be recorded for the assignment. Quizzes and discussions are not considered assignments and are not part of the late assignment policy.
0.0 pts
Manual deductions
0.0 pts
Manual deductions
0.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0

Total FORMAT Points= 10 pts

ASSIGNMENT TOTAL= 100 points

Rubric
NR661_APN Capstone Portfolio Part 2_SEPT19
NR661_APN Capstone Portfolio Part 2_SEPT19
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Content Possible Points = 90 Points
Exemplars

An exemplar is defined as a prior assignment completed in the FNP program that you feel is a good reflection of the work you have accomplished while a graduate student. Typically, it\’s an assignment that you may have enjoyed completing, learned something new from, or did well academically. Think of it as your \”best work.” Each exemplar should be at least 300-500 words.
10.0 pts
Excellent
Outstanding work. At least 10 high-quality exemplars are chosen from prior written assignments completed while in the NP program. Exemplars are unique and diverse.
9.0 pts
V. Good
All exemplars are present, but information lacking in some areas. Overall, well written and comprehensive. Only minor areas left out.
8.0 pts
Satisfactory
All exemplars are present, but work lacking in important areas. Exemplars are more similar than they are diverse (i.e. choosing the same type of assignment from each course), and may not represent a good sample of the work completed in the NP program.
5.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Missing one or more exemplars. Or, the majority of chosen exemplars are the same (i.e. all reflections or all discussions). Or, information not complete nor in student’s own words
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Large areas missing in information. OR Assignment, as written, is not reflective of graduate-level thought or writing.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify and Explain
Identify which Chamberlain Program Outcomes, MSN Essentials, and/or NONPF Competencies have been met for each exemplar. Provide a brief explanation of why each identified outcome, essential, and/or NONPF competency has been met. Each program outcome, MSN essential, and NONPF competency listed in the assignment instructions must be addressed at least one time between all of the exemplars that are submitted. This section should be at least 250 words or greater for each exemplar.
35.0 pts
Excellent
Outstanding work on all elements. For each exemplar, identification of Chamberlain Program Outcomes, MSN Essentials, and or NONPF Competencies has occurred. Each outcome, essential, or competency has a well-written and comprehensive explanation of why each has been met. Each program outcome, MSN essential, and NONPF competency listed in the assignment instructions has been addressed at least one time between all of the exemplars that have been submitted. A grid has been included as an appendix detailing which outcomes / essentials / competencies were met by each exemplar.
32.0 pts
V. Good
All elements are present. For each exemplar, identification of Chamberlain Program Outcomes, MSN Essentials, and or NONPF Competencies has occurred. Each outcome, essential, or competency has a well-written and comprehensive explanation of why each has been met. Each program outcome, MSN essential, and NONPF competency listed in the assignment instructions has been addressed at least one time between all of the exemplars that have been submitted. A grid has been included as an appendix detailing which outcomes / essentials / competencies were met by each exemplar. Overall, well written and comprehensive. Only minor areas left out.
29.0 pts
Satisfactory
May be missing an element, or information is incomplete. Otherwise, contains all characteristics described in the Excellent or Very Good categories.
18.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Missing more than one element or information not complete. Or, the identification and explanation of how program outcomes, MSN essentials, or NONPF Competencies were met for each exemplar are unclear or poorly written.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Large areas missing in information. OR Assignment, as written, is not reflective of graduate-level thought or writing. OR Assignment, as written, is not reflective of graduate-level thought or writing.
35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnect
Identify at least two concepts in each exemplar. Provide a theoretical or operational definition of each concept and examine how they are interrelated and interconnected. Transfer all concepts identified into a concept map.
35.0 pts
Excellent
Outstanding work. At least 2 concepts identified for each exemplar, for a total of 20 concepts. Operational or theoretical definition provided for each concept. All concepts transferred to a graphic concept map.
32.0 pts
V. Good
Outstanding work. At least 2 concepts identified for each exemplar, for a total of 20 concepts. Operational or theoretical definition provided for each concept. All concepts transferred to a graphic concept map.
29.0 pts
Satisfactory
At least 2 concepts identified for each exemplar, for a total of 20 concepts. Operational or theoretical definition provided for each concept. All concepts transferred to a graphic concept map. May be missing an element, or information is incomplete.
18.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Missing one or more concepts. Or, missing one or more theoretical or operational definitions. Or, concepts and/or definitions are unclear or poorly written. Concept map poorly developed.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Large areas missing in information. OR Assignment, as written, is not reflective of graduate-level thought or writing. OR Concept map not included
35.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflect
Reflect on how you have met the program outcomes, MSN Essentials, or NONPF Competencies for each exemplar and explain how it has transformed you as a prospective masters-prepared advanced practice nurse. Each reflection (1 per exemplar) should be approximately 150-250 words.
10.0 pts
Excellent
Succinct and clear reflection written at the graduate level and reflective of synthesis and/or evaluation. Outstanding organization.
9.0 pts
V. Good
Clear reflection written at the graduate level and partially reflective of synthesis and/or evaluation.
8.0 pts
Satisfactory
Reflection partially unclear or somewhat superficial in its examination and is not reflective of synthesis.
5.0 pts
Needs Improvement
Reflection unclear. Insufficient depth to reflect either analysis or synthesis.
0.0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Not organized. No clear reflection of learning or transformative experience. OR Assignment, as written, is not reflective of graduate-level thought or writing. OR Assignment, as written, is not reflective of graduate-level thought or writing.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Format Possible Points = 10 Points
Mechanics of Writing / APA Format