Running head: NARRATIVE ANALYSIS 1
Narrative Analysis
Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR 667: FNP Capstone Practicum and Intensive
,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
, NARRATIVE ANALYSIS 3
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
Narrative Analysis
Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR 667: FNP Capstone Practicum and Intensive
,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
, NARRATIVE ANALYSIS 3
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
