Discussion: Strategies for Academic Portfolios
Discussion: Strategies for Academic Portfolios
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The first strategy for including academic activities in a professional development portfolio is to proactively collect evidence of learning (Daughtery & Cumberland, 2018). Next, students can use reflection to choose work to display that shows proof of education. Next, portfolios show a student’s professional and academic achievements (Daughtery & Cumberland,2018). Finally, a strategy is for students to pick and display their best work throughout their educational journey and add to the portfolio throughout the program Discussion: Strategies for Academic Portfolios.
Portfolios can also be used in reflective ways to show personal goals and professional growth, making this a strategy to show accomplishments related to these goals and future goals someone wants to accomplish (Daughtery &Cumberland, 2018). Professional accomplishments can be seen in portfolios by collecting patient, manager, and leader feedback (Denning, Holmes, & Pepper, 2018). Portfolios show professional development goals by providing evidence of accomplishments and showing things the person has done to accomplish these goals (Denning, Holmes, & Pepper, 2018).BUY A PLAGIARIM-FREE PAPER HERE
Walden University defines social change as having a positive impact on a community or population by improving things by creating new ideas or actions (Walden University, 2021). Showing positive social change means improving a social situation or human condition (Walden University, 2021). For personal or professional development goals to align with Walden University, they need to be committed to continually growing and improving themselves. Social change can be accomplished through a learning leadership style where leaders take an appreciative inquiry approach to listen and learn new things (Hodza & Rowe, 2018).
Portfolios can be used for professionals to reflect on their thoughts and what they learned. This reflection helps someone understand their views on a subject, and then they can compare stories of what they have learned from others and how they can use this information to create a goal to promote positive social change. In addition, studying a community or a population for a specific change needed can help identify how a person can use their skills and training to positively promote social change (Hodza & Rowe, 2018).
References
Daughtery, K. & Cumberland, D. (2018). The Use of Portfolios in US Pharmacy School. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 82(3), 240-252, https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe6239
Dennis, K., Holmes, D., & Pepper, A. (2018). Implementation of E-Portfolios for the Professional Development of Admiral Nurses. Nursing Standard, 32(22),1-13,https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2018.e10825
Hodza, F., & Rowe, C. (2018). Learning Leaders in Grassroots Programs: Appreciative Inquiry and Storytelling.AI Practitioner, 20(2), 1-8, https://doi.org/10.1278/978-1-907549-35-9-3
Walden University (2021). College of Nursing Handbook. Retrieved from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/id.php?content_rd=50982255
By Day 3 of Week 8
Post an explanation of at least two strategies for including academic activities and accomplishments into your professional development goals. Then, explain how those goals may align with the University’s emphasis on social change. Be specific and provide examples.
By Day 6 of Week 8
Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts by offering additional ideas regarding academic achievements to include or offering alternative ways of presenting the current achievements.
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Hello, Stephanie,
I agree with you that creating a nursing portfolio is an excellent way to show personal goals and collect evidence of educational and professional growth. Since a large number of employers search potential employees on-line, it is also a good idea to create a digital e-portfolio (Hannans & Olivo, 2017). LinkedIn is a one of the largest on-line networks for working professionals and can be used to create an on-line portfolio (Carlson, 2017). Discussion: Strategies for Academic Portfolios Creating a portfolio aligns with Walden University’s commitment to enact positive social change by documenting professional development which promotes the development of society as a whole (Walden University, 2021). I also agree with you that portfolios can be a good source for reflection on past experiences which can also be useful when promoting social change.
References
Carlson, K. (2017). Why every nurse should have a LinkedIn profile. Retrieved from https://nurse.org/articles/nurse-linkedin-profile/
Hannans, J. & Olivo, Y. (2017). Craft a positive nursing digital identity with an ePortfolio. American Nurse Today, 12(11), 48-49. Retrieved December 14, 2021, from https://www.myamericannurse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ant11-Digital-Identity-1017a-1.pdf
Walden University. (2021). College of nursing handbook. Retrieved December 16, 2021, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=50982255
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Sonya Spellman
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Hi Stephanie,
I enjoyed your post. I have learned a lot from the required reading and research on the use and development of portfolios. According to Burns (2018), nurses can use a portfolio to document competencies and achievements during evaluations and applications regarding promotions or awards. A good starting point is to collect, organize, file, and store the information. File the information as it becomes available. Place items, chronologically, beginning with the most recent data (Burns, 2018). A well-constructed portfolio should show how learning has occurred as well as its application in practice (Casey & Egan, 2018).
References
Casey DC, & Egan D. (2010). The use of professional portfolios and profiles for career enhancement. British Journal of Community Nursing, 15(11), 547–552.
Burns, M. K. (2018). Creating a Nursing Portfolio. Ohio Nurses Review, 93(3), 16–17.
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Rex Boyson Olpoc
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Hello Stephanie,
Very detailed discussion you got here about portfolio. Portfolio can also serve as a tool for academic accreditation (Casey & Egan, 2013). For instance, prior to starting the MSN program, Walden has requested a transcript of records for the BSN RN graduate for review of evidence of learning. There are times wherein courses are credited, thus granting exemption from a subject or subjects of the program study. In addition, according to Burns (2018), having a professional portfolio summarizes the APRN’s qualifications including subjects taken during his or her higher level of education which helps in the smooth process of credentialing. For example, an FNP seeking his or her first job in an organization must go through the process of credentialing before starting. Portfolio thus is considered a professional requirement displaying how learning took place with its use in practice (Casey & Egan, 2013).
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 and profiles for career enhancement. British Journal of Nursing, 15(11), 547–552.
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Quenia Alfrenard
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Susan Bencomo
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Excellent post, Stephanie! A professional portfolio is a collection of work and other documentations providing insight into an individual’s abilities for prospective employers. According to Burns (2018), creating a professional portfolio is essential for every nurse to showcase his/her experiences, continuing education, awards, skills, experiences, community activities, professional membership, and promotions. I find your post insightful on the strategies a nurse can use to include his/her academic activities and accomplishments into his/her professional development goal. One can also include evidence-based practice (EBP). The goal of including EBP is to synthesize the evidence and facilitate the transition of evidence-based research findings so as to improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of health care one delivers (LoBiondo-Wood & Haber 2021). The use of these strategies align with the focus of the University on embracing new ways of learning new things for better shaping of the world.
References
Burns, M.K. (2018). Creating a nursing portfolio. Ohio Nurses Review, 93 (3), 16-17.
LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2021). Nursing Research E-Book: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice. Elsevier Health Sciences.
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Janelle McEwen
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Stephanie Kachin
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Hi Janelle,
This is a great idea to start saving assignments now. I save all my assignments and paper through an iCloud and one drive account. I like your recommendation of starting to save pertinent information for starting a portfolio now. I have not done this yet, but now I plan to. Thanks.
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Crystal Lewis WALDEN INSTRUCTOR MANAGER
