Professional e-Portfolio: Nursing Practice and Standards

This professional e-portfolio, created by a nursing student, showcases their understanding of nursing principles and standards. The portfolio includes a resume, a personal nursing philosophy, and a discussion of professional nursing standards. The student's philosophy emphasizes holistic patient care, drawing inspiration from Peplau's theory of interpersonal relations and incorporating graduate attributes like patient-centered care and effective communication. The student focuses on NMBA Standard 2, detailing how they will establish therapeutic relationships with patients through active listening, maintaining professional boundaries, and fostering collaborative relationships with healthcare teams. The portfolio highlights the importance of professional development, safe and responsive care, and the commitment to lifelong learning within the nursing profession. It also includes references to support the student's assertions and methodologies within the practice.

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Name of the Student
Name of University
Author’s note

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Resume
 Name : X
 Address :
 Phone:
 Gmail:

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Summary
 Currently studying Bachelor of nursing, at the “X” University and gaining experience in a
childcare center as a pediatric nurse. Experienced in conducting physical assessments,
administration of medications and monitoring the vital signs. Experienced in pediatric
examination and developmental assessment of children. Skilled and compassionate about
children.
Education
 (please fill in your educational details on your own , as you have not shared any)
Certifications
 Passed high School from (school) at Nepal.
 (please fill in more details about your certifications )
Core skills
 Skilled and compassionate about children.
 Advocacy for child rights with excellent vocabulary skills
 Excellent team management skills
 Time management skills
 Communication skills (both verbal and written )

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 HIPPA and OSHAN compliant
 Aware about patient rights
 Cultural sensitiveness cultural diversity
 Mentoring and supervision
 Development of care plan
Experience
 Currently working in a child care center
 Had communicated and assisted the families in the treatment of medical care
 Administered medications and have training for providing first aid to children
 Educated the family of the patient about disease processes or treatments.
 Had collaborated with the other health care workers for assisting children with disabilities
or special needs

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 Personal Nursing Philosophy
My philosophy of nursing aims to provide care to my patient as a whole that is providing
a holistic care approach that would take care of the physical, mental and the spiritual aspect of
the patient.
In the first year of my bachelor of nursing, I have learnt about many nursing theorists,
among which, `I can associate myself with Hildegard Peplau. According to Hildeguard Pepelau,
the therapeutic association amongst the client and the nurse should be the center of attention than
being the patient to be the sole unit of attention (Deane & Fain 2016). I believe that,
development of curative association between a client and a caregiver is feasible by effective
communication and establishment of rapport between the nurse and the patient.
Being a nurse, I believe, that I follow and incorporate the graduate attributes of nursing.
Two of the most important attribute , which I try to incorporate in my nursing practice is
provision of a person centered care and communication and collaboration with the patient, their
family and other health care professionals.
One of the core elements of nursing to me is the provision of a Client- centered care. The
core norm to give a person centered care are collaborative working with the patient and advocate
for their basic rights and individuality (Halcomb et al. 2016). Patient should be respected and
ensured that they are being valued and they are safe in our hands (Brummel‐Smith et al. 2017).
Our personal beliefs and views can be challenged by our patient’s views or views of their
families, but we should always understand that incorporation of holism is important to provide a
person centered care to the patient (Papathanasiou, Sklavou & Kourkouta 2013).

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Professional Nursing standards
Professional nursing standards are used for providing framework for the development of
clinical competency. The professional standards for the nurses describes a competent level in
each of the phase of the nursing process. The nursing standards are important, as they escort our
clinical practice. These act as assessment tool for the nurse plus the colleagues for ensuring
clinical proficiency and safety. They are helpful in the preparation of the clinical competency
checklist for an employer and a specific unit. Main rationale for following a professional
standard is to ensure that a high level of quality nursing care is promoted. Each of the country
have their separate professional standards for nursing (Arnold & Boggs 2019). Although there is
a list of professional standards that has to be followed by all the nursing students, but here I
would discuss on how I would comply with the standard 2 of NMBA. Standard 2 states, that
nurses are accountable to deliver a safe, suitable and a receptive quality of nursing facilities.
Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient, is one of the vital process in the recovery
process of the patients (Brummel‐Smith et al. 2017). This curative relationship occurs with the
patient when nurse and the patient come together in the moment that results in healing and
harmony. Additionally, I also believe that establishment of collaborative relationship with the
peers and the other members of the heath care team is also essential to provide a person centered
care. According to Parnell (2014) a collaborative and teamwork requires a mix of the problem
solving and communication skills for working towards a common goal. Being a nurse, I am well
aware of the fact that , I will have to work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team,
where I should possess appropriate leadership skills to cope up with the team.
I intend to develop my skills of establishing a therapeutic relationship by practicing
certain gestures and body languages. Once a patient has been admitted, it is necessary to

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introduce ourselves to the patient and using her name while talking with him. Active learning as
essential element of the development of a curative relationship (Papathanasiou, Sklavou &
Kourkouta 2013). Nurses should be well aware of the concerns of the patients by restating what
he had verbalized. Maintenance of eye contact is another step towards the development of a
therapeutic relationship. I will ensure that, I will maintain the professional boundaries, while
caring from different kinds of patients. Some of patients will require more therapeutic touch, like
holding of hands or hugging, while some of them prefer no touching.
As a nurse, I believe, that I can assist my patient in achieving synchronization in body,
mind and the spirit during engagement in a curative relation with the patient, incorporating
caring behavior. It is a win-win situation where, I and my patient can experience recovery by
sharing the moment. This is how, I will incorporate the NMBA professional standards in my
clinical practice.

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References
American Geriatrics Society Expert Panel on Person‐Centered Care, Brummel‐Smith, K., Butler,
D., Frieder, M., Gibbs, N., Henry, M., Koons, E., Loggers, E., Porock, D., Reuben, D.B.
and Saliba, D., 2016. Person‐centered care: A definition and essential elements. Journal
of the American Geriatrics Society, vol. 64. No.1, pp.15-18.
Arnold, E.C. & Boggs, K.U., 2019. Interpersonal Relationships E-Book: Professional
Communication Skills for Nurses. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Deane, W.H. & Fain, J.A., 2016. Incorporating Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations to
promote holistic communication between older adults and nursing students. Journal of
Holistic Nursing, vol.34.no.1, pp.35-41.
Halcomb, E., Stephens, M., Bryce, J., Foley, E. & Ashley, C., 2016. Nursing competency
standards in primary health care: an integrative review. Journal of clinical nursing,
vol.25 no. 9-10), pp.1193-1205.
Papathanasiou, I., Sklavou, M. & Kourkouta, L., 2013. Holistic nursing care: theories and
perspectives. American Journal of Nursing Science, vol. 2, no.1, pp.1-5.
Parnell, T.A., 2014. Health literacy in nursing: Providing person-centered care. Springer
Publishing Company.