ESSENTIAL IX
Master’s-Level Nursing Practice
Recognizes that nursing practice, at the master’s level, is broadly defined as any form of nursing intervention that influences healthcare outcomes for individuals, populations, or systems. Master’s-level nursing graduates must have an advanced level of understanding of nursing and relevant
sciences as well as the ability to integrate this knowledge into practice. Nursing practice interventions include both direct and indirect care components.
(AACN, 2011, p. 5)
EXEMPLARS
This pathophysiology disease paper shows my exceptional research ability as well as multiple areas of professional practice and overall development. Without the ability to do correct research, I would not be able to provide exceptional care and evidence-based practice.
The nurse practitioner plays a vitally important role in educating the patient. The knowledge gained through clinical practice and with didactic education provides the advanced practice registered nurse with the tools to give the patient the information they need to know to make quality decisions about their healthcare. This example given if my contribution to the APRN roles group project.
This SOAP note demonstrates my progression from a beginning nurse practitioner student to a proficient nurse practitioner over time. This demonstrates proficiency in multiple NONPF competencies as was as proper care and management of this particular disease topic.
Throughout the progression of this program, I have been able to show my competency as a family nurse practitioner. Throughout the total of this program, I have had 600 total clinical hours of direct patient contact, through which I have grown in my delivery and care for patients. This has allowed me to hold myself at the highest level of accountability.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2011, March 21). The essentials of master's education in nursing. Retrieved from http://www.aacnnursing.org/portals/42/pubications/mastersessentials//.pdf