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…

The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) has established nine core competency domains that guide nurse practitioner (NP) education and practice. These competencies ensure NPs graduate with the skills needed for safe, evidence‑based, and patient‑centered care. Below are ~1000 words of detailed study notes and a 15‑question multiple‑choice quiz, formatted cleanly for Word. National…

The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) has determined nine broad areas of core competence that apply to all nurse practitioners, regardless of specialty or patient population focus. NONPF created the first set of Nurse Practitioner Competencies in 1990; the most recent updates were incorporated in 2017. This course was designed to prepare you…

Introduction A Practicum Experience Plan (PEP) is a structured document that outlines the goals, objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods for a nursing student’s practicum placement. It serves as a roadmap for experiential learning, ensuring that students gain practical skills aligned with program outcomes and professional standards. The PEP is central to advanced nursing education, particularly…

A 72 year old male presented for a follow up for Alzheimer’s dementia with behavioral disturbances. His wife reported increased agitation in the evenings. The patient was oriented to person only, with labile affect. Intervention: Discussed behavioral strategies and safety planning with caregiver.

13 year old female with Dissociative Disorder and Mood Disorder presented for therapy after recent self-isolative behaviors and memory gaps. She described periods of “spacing out” during emotional distress and reported low mood and poor sleep. Mental status noted a detached affect and inconsistent eye contact. The session involved reality orientation, mindfulness training, and supportive…

1.A 45 year old female with Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorder and Mood Disorder presented for a psychotherapy follow-up. She reported recurrent nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness related to past domestic abuse. The patient displayed tearfulness, avoidance of trauma reminders, and difficulty trusting others. Mental status revealed anxious and depressed mood, restricted affect, and fair insight.…

Blog: strategies for empowerment In this course, you will produce a series of Blog entries to be shared with your colleagues. Blogs help facilitate a meaningful and more informal classroom environment—one that fosters dialogue, interaction, and the dissemination of ideas in a functional platform (Kuo et al., 2017). Blogs also promote community-building and a collaborative…

Introduction The NURS 8002: Foundations and Essentials for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) course begins with a Week 1 Blog assignment. This activity is designed to help students reflect on their personal and professional journeys, identify strategies for success, and connect their goals with Walden University’s mission of positive social change. Blogging encourages self‑reflection,…

Introduction The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) framework highlights the non‑medical conditions that influence health outcomes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), SDOH are “the circumstances in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life”. These determinants explain why…