NARRATIVE ANALYSIS 2

Narrative Analysis

This paper is a narrative analysis to exhibit how the Chamberlain University Masters of

Science in Nursing (MSN) program Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track prepares the graduate

nurse to meet the university’s program outcomes (PO), the American Association of Colleges of

Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master’s Education (MSN Essentials), and the National

Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Core Competencies. This paper will

identify and explain how I have reached each of theses objectives by providing artifacts from my

graduate course work and reflect on how meeting these objectives have transformed me into a

prospective masters-prepared nurse.

Chamberlain University’s MSN/FNP Program Outcomes

Chamberlain University’s PO number one asserts that the masters-prepared nurse will

provide high-quality, safe patient-centered care that is grounded in holistic principles

(Chamberlain University, 2020). PO number two charges the maters-prepared nurse to provide a

caring environment that allows for the achievement of quality health outcomes (Chamberlain

University, 2020). The third PO encourages the masters-prepared nurse to engage in a reflective

practice and appreciate cultural diversity while participating in a lifelong pursuit of professional

growth and development (Chamberlain University, 2020). PO number four requires the masters-

prepared nurse to utilize professional values by continued scholarship and service in healthcare

(Chamberlain University, 2020). The final, fifth, PO challenges the masters-prepared nurse to

advocate for the positive health outcomes for patient through the practice of compassionate care

that is evidence-based and collaborative to exhibit advanced nursing practice (Chamberlain

University, 2020).

AACN’s MSN Essentials

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MSN Essential I asserts that the masters-prepared nurse have a background for practice

grounded in sciences and humanities and integrates those scientific findings from the fields of

nursing, biopsychosocial, genetics, public health, quality improvement, and organizational

sciences so that there is continuous improvement in the various diverse settings involving

nursing care (AACN, 2011). Essential II declares that the masters-prepared nurse understands

that organizations and systems leadership that are rooted in ethical decision making, efficient

interprofessional relationships, and a systems-perspective are important in the delivery of high-

quality-safe patient care (AACN, 2011). Essential III establishes that the masters-prepared nurse

should be well-versed in the methods, tools, performance measures, and standards that yield

quality improvement and be inclined to use quality principles within an organization (AACN,

2011). Essential IV declares that the master’s prepared nurse executes outcomes from research in

their practice setting, finds solutions for practice problems by working as a change agent, and

disseminates results to the healthcare community (AACN, 2011) Essential V ensures that the

masters-prepared nurse utilizes technology in patient care and communication that will transform

the integration and coordination of care (AACN, 2011). Essential VI requires the masters-

prepared nurse to arbitrate at the system level through involvement in policy development while

advocating to influence health and health care (AACN, 2011). Essential VII encourages the

masters-prepared nurse to work as a member and leader of interprofessional teams by

communicating, collaborating, and consulting with other healthcare professionals to effectively

manage and coordinate care (AACN, 2011). Essential VIII recognizes that the masters-prepared

nurse should integrate concepts that are broad, organizational, client-centered, and culturally

appropriate to plan, deliver, manage, and evaluate evidence-based clinical prevention and

population care not only to individuals, but also to their families and the community as well