portfolio presentation 2011
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“purposeful collection of ….work that tells the
story of…efforts, progress and achievement in a
given area”
Arter, J.A., Spandel, V., & Culham, R. (1995) Portfolios for assessment and instruction (Contract no. RR930002004) Washington DC: Office of Educational Research and Improvement.
A collection of documents to recognize and evaluate
the knowledge base, abilities and attitudes of nurses
These documents provide a narrative presentation of a
persons professional accomplishments
The contents of the portfolio will vary depending on
how the portfolio will be used
A shoe box or file of documents
A transcript in a learning management system
A history of education completed with an online
CE vendor
A Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A web page (e.g., Facebook or Linked In)
Education Tool
Career Advancement
Performance Evaluation
Credentialing
Initial Specialty Certification
Regulation of Practice
Demonstration of continuing professional
competence, not just continuing education
Demonstration of critical thinking skills
Ability to reflect on personal and professional
growth
Personalization of work
Move from Continuing Education to Continuing
Professional Competence
The Relationship between Competence and
Outcomes
Regulation and Credentialing
Excellence Programs, e.g., Magnet & Baldridge
The Emerging Nursing Workforce
Organized
As in the medical record, sections are consistent, e.g., nursing note, lab results
Individualized
As in the medical record, data within the section based on the individual
Reflective
Unlike the medical record, reflection on the past is acceptable
Selective
Activities included in a portfolio can be chosen based on use case
Ongoing
As in the medical record, the portfolio is a life-long record of professional
developmentAs utilized by ANCC (Monsen, R. B., 2005)
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Supporting Documentation of Activities
– Professional Education
– Publications
– Presentations
– Honors, Awards, Special Achievements
– Professional Experience and Expertise
– Community Activities
Reflective Documents
Decreased time involved in compiling the portfolio
Elimination of cumbersome paper-based processes
Create customized portfolios
Secure password protected environment
Real-time capture of activities
Private access with any internet connection
Ease of distribution
Assures compliance
Centralized Professional Nursing Database
Leadership Development
Succession Planning
Career Ladder
Robust Reporting
Magnet
Compliance
Competency
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