Assignment Prompt & Instructions
Please complete my discussion assignment.
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**_Primary Care NP Role vs. APN Roles_**
Compare the primary care NP role with other APN roles. What are the similarities among the roles, what are the differences, and how would you communicate the role to a healthcare provider and a consumer?
**Submission Instructions:**
· Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
· You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
· All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
· Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
· You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

**Grading Rubric**
**Discussion Rubric**
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| Discussion Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts | **5 pts Distinguished** Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.<br> <br>**4 pts Excellent** Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.<br> <br>**2 pts Fair** Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.<br> <br>**1 pts Poor** Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines | **3 pts Distinguished** Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.<br> <br>**2 pts Excellent** Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.<br> <br>**1 pts Fair** Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br> <br>**0 pts Poor** Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. | 3 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Response to Posts of Peers | **2 pts Distinguished** Student constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal to each.<br> <br>**1 pts Fair** Student constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal.<br> <br>**0 pts Poor** Student provided no response to a peer's post. | 2 pts |
Each of your Discussion initial posts will require this Turnitin screening process.
**Submission Instructions:**
· Your
**initial post** should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
· Submit your initial post as a Word document.
· Your submission will be reviewed for plagiarism through Turnitin.
· You must receive a Turnitin similarity report that is
**less than or equal to 20%** in order to post to the Discussion board.
· Your instructor will monitor your similarity report and you will
**automatically receive a 0** in the discussion if you post with a Turnitin similarity report that is
**greater than 20%**.
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**## week2discussion2instructions.docx**
**_Primary Care NP Role vs. APN Roles_**
Compare the primary care NP role with other APN roles. What are the similarities among the roles, what are the differences, and how would you communicate the role to a healthcare provider and a consumer?
**Submission Instructions:**
· Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
· You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
· All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
· Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
· You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

**Grading Rubric**
**Discussion Rubric**
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| Discussion Rubric |
| **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts | **5 pts Distinguished** Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.<br> <br>**4 pts Excellent** Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.<br> <br>**2 pts Fair** Identifies and demonstrate an an acceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts.<br> <br>**1 pts Poor** Identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues, problems, and concepts. | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines | **3 pts Distinguished** Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.<br> <br>**2 pts Excellent** Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.<br> <br>**1 pts Fair** Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.<br> <br>**0 pts Poor** Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. | 3 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Response to Posts of Peers | **2 pts Distinguished** Student constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal to each.<br> <br>**1 pts Fair** Student constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded or provided a rebuttal.<br> <br>**0 pts Poor** Student provided no response to a peer's post. | 2 pts |
Each of your Discussion initial posts will require this Turnitin screening process.
**Submission Instructions:**
· Your
**initial post** should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
· Submit your initial post as a Word document.
· Your submission will be reviewed for plagiarism through Turnitin.
· You must receive a Turnitin similarity report that is
**less than or equal to 20%** in order to post to the Discussion board.
· Your instructor will monitor your similarity report and you will
**automatically receive a 0** in the discussion if you post with a Turnitin similarity report that is
**greater than 20%**.
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