Reflect on strategies that you can pursue in developing portfolios or portfolio elements that focus on academic achievements

To Prepare:

· Reflect on strategies that you can pursue in developing portfolios or portfolio elements that focus on academic achievements.

· Review one or more samples from your own research of resources focused on portfolio development.

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.

· Burns, M. K. (2018). Creating a nursing portfolio Links to an external site. . Ohio Nurses Review, 93(3), 16-17.

· Casey, D. & Egan, D. (2013). The use of professional portfolios for career enhancement Links to an external site. . British Journal of Nursing, 15(11), 547–552.

· East, R. (2015). Developing a nurse practitioner portfolio Links to an external site. . 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 Links to an external site. . American Nurse Today, 12(11), 48–49. Retrieved November 14, 2018, from https://www.americannursetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ant11-Digital-Identity-1017a-1.pdf

· Leahy, R., & Filiatrault, A. (2017). Employers’ perceptions of the benefits of employment electronic portfolios Links to an external site. . 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 Links to an external site. . Nursing Management, 45(4), 52-54.

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE RUBRIC VERY WELL BEFORE

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READING RESOURCES

Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019). Health policy and politics: A nurse’s guide (6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Posting

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50 to >44 pts

Excellent

Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. … Supported by at least three current, credible sources. … Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.

44 to >39 pts

Good

Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. … At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth. … Supported by at least three credible sources. … Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.

39 to >34 pts

Fair

Responds to some of the discussion question(s). … One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. … Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. … Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. … Post is cited with two credible sources. …Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors. … Contains some APA formatting errors.

34 to >0 pts

Poor

Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately. … Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria. … Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. … Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. … Contains only one or no credible sources. … Not written clearly or concisely. … Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors. … Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style.