E-Portfolios in Learning and Professional Development in Nursing Practice

Running Head: E-PORTFOLIOS IN LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN
NURSING PRACTICE
E-PORTFOLIOS IN LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN
NURSING PRACTICE
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E-PORTFOLIOS IN LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NURSING
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Table of contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Introduction to e-portfolio...............................................................................................................3
Importance of developing and using e-portfolio.............................................................................3
Identification and discursion of items included in e-portfolio.........................................................4
Five examples that student would include in e-portfolio.................................................................5
Challenges associated using an e-portfolio......................................................................................6
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................6
Recommendations............................................................................................................................7
Reference list...................................................................................................................................8

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E-PORTFOLIOS IN LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NURSING
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Introduction
Advanced practice nurse or APN refers to nursing professionals such as registered nurses,
clinical nurses and nurse anesthetists who perform set of clinical practices providing care to
patients. APRNS diagnose preliminary health concern of the patient and treat the individual in a
holistic approach as directed by the physician. However stepping into this profession requires a
certified degree in the discipline hence this topic will help any graduate student to understand the
benefits of developing an e-portfolio for the same level as well as APN for profession
development. The presentation created will lead to discursion of elements and examples that are
included in an e-portfolio.
Introduction to e-portfolio
Assembling of documents and experiences sh1owcasing one’s abilities and skills over the time is
defined as e-portfolio. An e-portfolio may contain different types of documents such as files
containing image or graphics, certification of academic qualification, progress report, work
published, extra curriculum activities and any other evaluation or recommendations (Eynon &
Gambino, 2017). Portfolios for a graduate student in higher education and an APN are discussed.
Graduate student: The type of e-portfolio that a graduate nursing student makes is a showcase
or learning e portfolio highlighting his academic career. The student creates this type of portfolio
mostly as a part of the learning course hence often shared among other students and guides for
the purpose of self-evaluation. Graduate students of nursing generally use progress report,
certification of the course, internship done along with names of the concerned person and unit.
APN: Professional e-portfolios are created by APN that reflects their skills and work
experiences. Such e-portfolios include career goal of the person along with nursing experiences.
The APN needs to mention about the department where she worked before or presently for
instance, pediatric or maternity ward as well as details of her shift timings, leadership roles and
job designation..