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Attachment PreviewFor week 5 Assignment: Academic Success and Professional
Development Plan Part 5: Professional Development • • • In this week’s Discussion you
were introduced to the concept of an academic portfolio to begin building your own brand.
Portfolios have value that go beyond brand-building however. An academic and
professional portfolio can also help you to build your own vision and mission and establish
your development goals. In this regard, a portfolio becomes yet another tool in your toolbox
as you build your success. In this Assignment you will continue developing your Academic
Success and Professional Development Plan by developing the fifth component: a portfolio
for your academic and professional efforts. To Prepare: FOLLOW ALL THESE
INSTRUCTIONS STARTING FROM HERE! Consider your goals for academic
accomplishments while a student of the MSN program. The Assignment: Using the Academic
Success and Professional Development Plan Template in which you began to work on in
Week 1, and have continued working on through this course, in ( I am sending to you the
paper from WEEK 1) …. Part 5, you will create a fully developed and accurate curriculum
vitae (CV) based on your current education and professional background. “Quick info of
myself. My professional background is throughout all specialties in the intensive care unit
(ICU), and I have been a Registered Nurse (RN) for the last 10 years since 2010, I completed
my Bachelor Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2014 at Miami Dade Medical Campus in Miami,
Florida. I am currently enrolled in Walden University online program to achieve a Master
Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in Adult- Gerontology Acute Care- Nurse Practitioner
(AGACNP). At present, I am still working at Jackson Memorial Hospital a level 1 trauma
center as a bed side ICU nurse”. Write down some good information to add for this
assignment,….. please add)… • Clearly identify and accurately state in detail your
professional development goals. “ One goal, for example is to complete the MSN at Walden
University”…please add)… • Clearly and accurately state in detail how to accurately and
appropriately align one or more of your professional development goals with the
University’s emphasis on social change. “You need to search…please add)…” Note: Add your
work for this Assignment to the original document you began in the Week 1 Assignment,

2. which was built off of the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.
“Also, I want you take a look to my week 5 discussion paper so you can get connected to this
topic!!!! It will help you. References (only accept citation from these reference list!) Burns,
M. K. (2018). NURS 6002 WU Wk 5 Academic Success and Professional Development Plan
PaperCreating a nursing portfolio. Ohio Nurses Review, 93(3), 16-17. Casey, D. & Egan, D.
(2013). The use of professional portfolios for career enhancement. British Journal of
Nursing, 15(11), 547–552. doi:10.12968/bjcn.2010.15.11.79625 East, R. (2015). Developing
a nurse practitioner portfolio. ACORN: The Journal of Perioperative Nursing in Australia,
28(4), 35. Hannans, J. & Olivo, Y. (2017). Craft a positive nursing digital identity with an
ePortfolio. American Nurse Today, 12(11), 48–49
https://www.americannursetoday.com/wpcontent/uploads/2017/11/ant11-Digital-
Identity-1017a-1.pdf Leahy, R., & Filiatrault, A. (2017). Employers’ perceptions of the
benefits of employment electronic portfolios. International Journal of ePortfolio, 7(2), 217-
223. McMillan, L. R., Parker, F., & Sport, A. (2014). Decisions, decisions! E-portfolio as an
effective hiring assessment tool. Nursing Management, 45(4), 52-54. Spear, M. (2016).
Taking charge of your professional growth and development: Where do I start? Plastic
Surgical Nursing, 36(3), 100–102. Retrieved from
https://www.nursingcenter.com/journalarticle?Article_ID=3764611&Journal_ID=496448
&Issue_ID=3764599 Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University catalog. Retrieved
October 4, 2019, from https://catalog.waldenu.edu Select College of Health Sciences, then
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Review the MSN Learning Outcomes on this page.
Walden University (2018). Creating your curriculum vitae: A building block to your future.
Retrieved from
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservices/careerwebinars/resumesandCVs
Walden University. (2018). Curriculum Vitae guide: Build your curriculum vitae (c.v.).
Retrieved from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservices/cvguide Walden
University. (2018). Curriculum Vitae guide: Build your curriculum vitae (c.v.). Retrieved
from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/careerservices/cvguide Walden University
Writing Center. (n. NOTE: “You can open the articles by copying and pasting any of these
link in the URL top of the computer search area left upper bar” I also included the WEEK 5
Discussion papers that I submitted so that you can combine together in this assignment. 1
Running head: NURSE PRACTITIONER PORTFOLIO Nurse Practitioner Portfolio Name:
Institution: Course Code: NURSE PRACTITIONER PORTFOLIO 2 Week 5 Discussion from
Mario Carralero. A professional portfolio is more than a curriculum vitae or a career
resumé. To some extent, it may consist of these two types of documents and more. There
are various strategies through which an individual can integrate their academic activities
and accomplishments into their professional portfolio. The first one is gathering all
documents pertaining to personal and professional development (Burns, 2018). These
documents include professional qualification certificates, competency and training records,
publications and conference presentations, appraisal records, personal development plans,
reports that show teaching roles and responsibilities, among others (Casey and Egan, 2013).
The second strategy deals with organizing the documents. It is essential to file the records
or information as soon as they become available. Since there are numerous documents and

3. records required to develop a portfolio, it is advisable to start collecting or gathering them
as early as at the beginning of the nursing course. If the individual did not do it at the
beginning of their course, it is recommended to start sooner to avoid last-minute rushes.
For ease of access and better organization, individuals may store these documents in an A4
folder. It should then be further divided into individual section, with each one of them
labeled with clear and easy to comprehend titles. This will encourage them to be consistent
with the collection process. It is also advisable to keep copies of the same documents,
arranged in the same order (East, 2015). The third strategy is converting the hard copies
into digital format to build an ePortfolio. ePortfolios may be favored by some recruiters, and
may also be of help when required of within a short time, and the individual cannot access
their physical portfolios (Leahy and Filiatrault, 2017). NURS 6002 WU Wk 5 Academic
Success and Professional Development Plan PaperNURSE PRACTITIONER PORTFOLIO 3
References Burns, M. K. (2018). Creating a nursing portfolio. Ohio Nurses Review, 93(3), 16-
17. Casey, D. & Egan, D. (2013). The use of professional portfolios for career enhancement.
British Journal of Nursing, 15(11), 547–547. doi:10.12968/bjcn.2010.15.11.79625 East, R.
(2015). Developing a nurse practitioner portfolio. ACORN: The Journal of Perioperative
Nursing in Australia, 28(4), 35. Leahy, R., & Filiatrault, A. (2017). Employers’ perceptions of
the benefits of employment electronic portfolios. International Journal of ePortfolio, 7(2),
219. Running Head: DISCUSSION Discussion Student’s Name Institution Course Date 2
DISCUSSION A portfolio is a great way to represent, demonstrate, and present one’s
professional competencies to potential employers and business investors, when pitching
ideas and establishing a coherent career ground. Portfolios are considerably better than
resumes and CVs as they encapsulate the two and detail other competencies, vital for
professional outlook (Alexander & Stewart, 2016, p.266). Typically, a portfolio allows the
user to show what they are or can do and not just tell, as resumes would. Importantly,
portfolios are critical during job search as they evidence the skills and competencies
outlined. In fact, the detailed outline of expertise and abilities on the portfolio enhances
ease in the candidate evaluation process, thus enhancing the selection process. Portfolios
are indeed essential outside job search. Your thoughts on its importance in tracking
personal achievements is outstanding. From your description, one is able to keep track of
accomplishment by documenting each achievement, competency, and skill. So far, as
personal development is concerned, the user can review their personal or professional
growth through periodic reports and analysis. Besides, the tool is practical in contemporary
workplaces (Alexander & Stewart, 2016, p.268). This is because employers and employees
can employ it when performing yearly reviews to measure performance and conduct
appraisals. In fact, every employee should maintain a neat and updated portfolio, which may
serve as a helpful decision-making tool for promotion purposes. Therefore, a portfolio is
indeed a self-assessment, improvement, and personal development instrument (Cope &
Murray, 2018). Truly, it can enhance development and track accomplishments to measure
the rate of achievement and success. I agree with your ideas that the tool is essential to a
graduate nurse. Understanding and presenting the various accomplishments and content 3
DISCUSSION effectively is mandatory, as it attracts the attention of viewers, thus
establishing an upper hand amongst other candidates. 4 DISCUSSION References Alexander,

4. S., & Stewart, L. (2016). Establishing and maintaining a professional identity: portfolios and
career progression. Transitions in nursing: Preparing for professional practice, 259-276.
Cope, V., & Murray, M. (2018). Use of professional portfolios in nursing. Nursing Standard,
32(30). PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO Creating a Nursing Portfolio By Margaret K. Burns, RN-
BC, CCRC, BSN, MS Portfolios are no longer solely the domain of artists, architects,
photographers, and models. They are considered an essential tool in demonstrating
professional accomplishments and documenting professional growth for a variety of
professions (Williams, & Jordan, 2007). What is a Professional Portfolio? A professional
portfolio is evidence of the nurse’s skills, achievements, and professional experience
(Dennison, 2007). A resume or curriculum vita (CV) is part of the portfolio. There are two
kinds of professional portfolios: 1. 2. Growth and Development Portfolio and Best Work
Portfolio. A Growth and Development Portfolio depicts evidence of the nurse’s education
and achievements. It is used to plan continuing education and professional development. A
Best Work Portfolio is a collection of materials from the Growth and Development Portfolio
for review by others for a specific purpose as a promotion, award or an evaluation. Select
items that are most relevant for the position, promotion, or recognition. Who uses
portfolios? Nurses, throughout the world, use portfolios. Internationally, nurses in Australia,
are required to develop and maintain portfolios that demonstrate the assessment of their
practice, the currency of their practice and continuing professional development (CPD).
These nurses have an annual review process. In 2013, the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC) in the Certification through Portfolio General Handbook, outlines an
alternative method for certifying registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses
in specialties where a certification exam is unavailable. An example is the “Genetic Clinical
Nurse” credentialing process, which requires a professional portfolio. NURS 6002 WU Wk 5
Academic Success and Professional Development Plan PaperIn addition to certification
requirements for some specialties, the nurse can use a portfolio to document competencies
and achievements during evaluations, and for applications regarding promotions or awards.
A professional portfolio, which outlines the Advanced Practice Nurse’s qualifications, “can
be helpful in facilitating the credentialing and privileging processes (Kleinpell, Hravnak,
Hinch, & Llewellyn, 2008). Why create a portfolio? There are at least three reasons to create
a portfolio: 1. Self Promotion; 2. Evidence of Outcomes; and 3. Structure and Direction. Self
Promotion The nurse can show the future employer or current manager competencies, and
accomplishments! The nursing student is required to document clinical experiences as part
of the course requirements. The novice nurse could compile descriptions of work
assignments and learning mastery as part of the orientation. The experienced nurse, while
preparing for a promotion, consideration of an award, advancement on a clinical ladder, or
appointment to a community or professional organization position, can use a portfolio for
the process. Evidence of Outcomes Regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies and
credentialing boards are seeking evidence of nursing competence (Dion, & Smolenski,
2008). Examples include the documents required with the Magnet Recognition Program
and for grant applications. Structure and Direction By compiling and examining the
collection of documents in the portfolio, the nurse can identify areas of practice, which need
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5. the delineation of concrete plans to eliminate deficiencies and to obtain new competencies
should follow this reflection. This process needs to occur at least every 6-12 months. Collect
– Reflect – Assess – Plan! What are the parts of a nursing portfolio? The portfolio can
“showcase professional accomplishments” (Williams, & Jordan, 2007). Elements in a
Nursing Portfolio Although the following list is not exhaustive, it provides a start for
amassing the document: • Demographic data on a cover page • Table of Contents •
Education validation with copies of transcripts • Professional license verification and
certifications • Professional experiences • Professional memberships • Teaching roles and
responsibilities • Leadership activities as preceptor or committee chair • Awards,
recognitions, and promotions • Consultations • Grants • Audio and video productions •
Publications and scholarly work • Poster presentations • Recent presentations • Community
activities and service • Continuing education certificates and records of attendance at
professional programs; keep the written course objectives and handouts • Evaluations from
managers, peers, attendees, and students • Notes of appreciation and letters of
recommendation • Current professional references • Resume or Curriculum Vita • Business
cards • Analysis: identify strengths, areas for improvement, goals (short and long term), and
plans to meet future goals with a timeline Remember to use only objective information that
can be verified. Always maintain patient confidentiality. Additionally, follow the facility’s
policies and procedures regarding information sharing with others. How to start the
process: • Collect the documents. • File the information as it becomes available. Place items
chronologically, beginning with the most recent data. • Several times per year and as
needed, transfer this information to a formal professional portfolio as a plain three ring
binder. Add index tabs. • Summarize the work, reflect on the significance of the work, and
review the work in light of career goals and employment expectations, at least yearly.
Additional Tips • Put each continuing education certificate with the corresponding course
advertisement, objectives and class handout, in a clear plastic sheet protector. • Update
regularly. • Maintain the professional appearance of the document: neat, organized, and
complete. • NURS 6002 WU Wk 5 Academic Success and Professional Development Plan
PaperEdit, and spell check to eliminate typographical and grammatical errors. • Add,
remove and replace items as applications, evaluations, or other professional activities as
needed for specific projects. “Portfolios are no longer solely the domain of artists, architects,
photographers, and models. They are considered an essential tool in demonstrating
professional accomplishments and documenting professional growth for a variety of
professions.” Does the portfolio need to be electronic? In this digital age, more organizations
are requiring electronic documents to standardize and manage data. The following tips can
assist in this process: • Use a recent electronic resume, certification application or some
other professional project to begin. Simply cut and paste the information into a word
processing program. Edit this information to create a uniform document. • Scan paper
documents into the program. • Save a copy on a “portable electronic medium” as a compact
disc. • Back up the files regularly. Conclusion The nursing portfolio is more than a collection
of documents. “It allows nurses to stretch and reach beyond their day-to-day expectations
and explore ways to advance both themselves and the profession. Along the way, the nurse
accepts accountability for his or her growth and development” (Williams, & Jordan, 2007).

6. From the small beginnings of a brief resume or application, the nurse is able to build a
powerful document, which aids in career advancement and competency improvement.
Consider this activity an essential part of professional practice. Would you like to see an
example of a nursing portfolio? Contact Molly Homan, mhoman@ohnurses.org.
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copyright holder’s express written permission. However, users may print, download, or
email articles for individual use. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The use of professional
portfolios and profiles for career enhancement Deborah C Casey and Dominic Egan Deborah
C Casey, Senior Lecturer, Dominic Egan, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Leeds
Metropolitan University Email: D.E.Casey@leedsmet.ac.uk S ince the introduction of the
Post-registration Education and Practice (PREP) standard for registered nurses and
midwives in 1995, the relationship between the professional development, education and
training of registrants, and their fitness for practice has been made explicit (Nursing and
Midwifery Council, 2010a). The PREP continuing professional development standard
requires registrants to: w Undertake at least 35 hours of learning activity relevant to their
practice during the 3-year period prior to renewal of registration w Maintain a personal
professional portfolio of learning activity w Comply with any request from the Nursing and
Midwifery Council (NMC) to audit how these requirements have been met. In addition, to
meet certain NMC practice standards, such as the standards for mentors and practice
teachers (NMC, 2008a) or non-medical prescribers (NMC, 2008b), focused evidence to meet
specific outcomes must be collected as evidence of continuing professional development.
Maintaining a robust portfolio of material evidencing professional development activities
and how they have informed and influenced practice is therefore a mandatory requirement
and failure to do so could jeopardise NMC registration. However, this should not be the only
reason for evidencing personal and professional development using a professional portfolio.
This article will discuss the wider range of potential personal and professional benefits to
the individual practitioner from portfolio development activities. The portfolio defined
There are a number of descriptions of what constitutes a professional portfolio but a
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