Guidelines For The Narrative Report Revised Ed.
Guidelines For The Narrative Report Revised Ed.
MSN-PRACTICUM GUIDELINES
Guidelines for the Narrative Report – Advanced Nursing Related Learning Experience-From
theory to Praxis
Course Requirements:
1. Hard Bound Paper – Color Write, prints are in gold, front – follow the cover page;
- side – Title: Advanced Nursing Related Learning Experience:
From Theory to Praxis
, with your Name, month, and year of Graduation on the lower part,
2. Format
- short bond paper, use Times New Roman, size 12
- margins - 1 ½ inch on the left, 1 inch on all other sides
- pagination should be found on the lower right part
Parts of the report
Part 1. Executive Report
1. 1 ABSTRACT- write a 300 word abstract with keywords.
1.2 The executive summary (ES), often the most influential part of the report, should be
written with the busy transportation administrator in mind. The ES should provide a readable,
accurate, and condensed description of the report, findings and conclusions that evolved from
the project. The ES should contain only information essential to understanding the findings and
how they relate to the solution of problems–It is NOT an abbreviated version of the full report.
Part 2. HOSPITAL profile that includes Vision, mission & philosophy; core values, organizational
structure, duties and functions of the administrative officers , chief nurse, asst. chief nurse,
senior staff, staff nurses, etc.
Part 3. Case analysis for diabetes, cardio, and oncology cases. Select 3 cases and decide among
students which case to present for the case colloquium. Note: Variety of cases is suggested that
represents the 3 nursing specialties.
4. Drug Study – explain why these drugs were indicated. Discuss nursing responsibilities/drug
alerts, etc.
Date/Time Activities
What did I learn ? How did I feel about it? How will I use the learning?
6. Suggestions/recommendations:
8. References
1. Approval sheet
2. Acknowledgements
3. Executive Summary
4. Hospital profile
9. Problems encountered
Schedule of Comprehensive exams (February for those graduating in March; September for those
graduating on October.