Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing NSG 504 Assignment 1 Interview Assignment (20 points) Interview Guide

• The purpose of this assignment is to explore the role of the advanced

practice nurse (APN) in depth as she/he functions in the context of the

institution in which he/she is employed. Compare and contrast the

observed/evaluated role to that as described in professional

guidelines, theory, and research.

• The APN that the student selects to interview should be certified in the

same nurse practitioner (NP) role as the NP track that the student is in.

Ex. A student in the PMHNP track should interview a PMHNP, a

student in the FNP track should interview an FNP, and a student in the

AGPCNP track should interview an AGPCNP unless permission is

received from the course instructor to complete an interview

otherwise.

• Guidelines:

a. Develop an interview guide with 10 questions, which reflect the

topics reviewed in the course such as: professional expectations,

health policy, reimbursement, professional role history,

theoretical foundations of the role, research and EBP, ethics in

healthcare, leadership, interprofessional collaboration, and/or

any other relevant issues that affect the professional role.

b. Using the developed interview guide, schedule an interview

with an APN to learn about their role within the health care

system. Please include the interview questions in your paper.

Prior to the interview, review the mission, vision, and goals of

this agency. Does this professional nurse carry out the mission,

vision, and goal of the agency, and how?

This paper should be NO MORE than 5 pages (excluding the title page and reference page) and include.

• Title page

• Introduction

• Interview (include questions)

• Conclusion

• Reference page (minimum of 5 references, including your text)

APA 7th ed. is the required format, double-spaced, 12-point font. Please refer to the Grading Rubric for written assignments. This assignment will be used to guide Assignment 2: Role Paper Assignment. Therefore, please review the criteria for Assignment #2 so that you are prepared to obtain information for it when you are doing this interview.

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

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Step 1: Title Page

• Format according to APA 7th edition.

• Include:

  • Title of the paper (e.g., Interview with an Advanced Practice Nurse: Exploring the APN Role in Practice)

  • Your name

  • Course name and number

  • Instructor’s name

  • Date

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Step 2: Introduction (½–1 page)

• State the purpose of the paper: to explore the role of the APN in practice.

• Briefly mention:

  • The APN role you are interviewing (FNP, PMHNP, AGPCNP, etc.).

  • Why understanding the APN role is important for nursing practice.

  • What the paper will include (overview of the APN’s role, interview questions/responses, comparison to professional expectations, and alignment with the agency’s mission/vision).

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Step 3: Develop Your Interview Guide (10 Questions)

Make sure your questions touch on course topics such as:

1. Can you describe your primary responsibilities in your role as an APN?

2. How does your current role align with professional guidelines for APNs?

3. What are some challenges you face regarding reimbursement and health policy?

4. How does theory or a nursing framework influence your practice?

5. Can you share an example of how you incorporate evidence-based practice (EBP) or research into your care?

6. How do you address ethical dilemmas in your daily work?

7. In what ways do you demonstrate leadership within your organization?

8. How do you collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care?

9. How does your role reflect the mission, vision, and goals of your institution?

10. What advice would you give to students preparing to transition into the APN role?

📌 Tip: Write the questions clearly in your paper and provide summaries of the answers. Use paraphrasing rather than long transcripts.

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Step 4: The Interview Section (3–3.5 pages)

• Present each question with a summarized response from the APN.

• Compare what they say to professional guidelines, theory, and research:

  • For example, if the APN discusses EBP, cite nursing literature that supports EBP as a professional expectation.

  • If they talk about collaboration, connect it to interprofessional practice standards.

• Analyze whether their daily work aligns with or differs from what textbooks/research describe.

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Step 5: Agency Mission, Vision, and Goals

• Before the interview, research the agency’s mission/vision statement (hospital/clinic website).

• Discuss:

  • How the APN’s work supports the mission (e.g., advancing patient care, improving access, promoting wellness).

  • If there are any gaps between mission/vision and practice.

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Step 6: Conclusion (½–1 page)

• Summarize key findings from the interview.

• Reflect on what you learned about:

  • The APN role.

  • How theory/research connect to practice.

  • How the APN embodies (or doesn’t) the agency’s mission/vision.

• Mention how this interview will prepare you for Assignment #2 (Role Paper).

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Step 7: References

• Minimum 5 scholarly references, including:

  • Your course textbook.

  • At least 2–3 peer-reviewed journal articles on APN roles, theory, or EBP.

  • Professional guidelines (e.g., AACN, NONPF competencies).

• Format citations and reference page in APA 7th ed.

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✅ Final Checklist Before Submission

• Title page formatted correctly

• Paper ≤ 5 pages (excluding title & references)

• Double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font

• At least 5 references cited in-text and listed

• Clear structure: Intro → Interview → Conclusion → References

• Reviewed against rubric for completeness