4. “The inquiry that produces the
disciplinary and professional
knowledge that is at the very heart of
academic pursuits”
Includes:
◦ Philosophical inquiry and analysis
◦ Theory development and testing
◦ Research
5. Examples include:
◦ Publications
◦ Presentations
◦ Grant awards
◦ Mentorship of junior colleagues in
research
◦ State, regional, national, or international
recognition as a scholar
◦ Positive peer evaluations
6. “Produces knowledge to support the transfer
of the science and art of nursing from the
expert to the novice, building bridges
between the teacher’s understanding and the
student’s learning”
Examples include
◦ Publications related to teaching methodology or
learning outcomes, learning theory development, and
development or testing of educational models
◦ Accreditation
◦ Application of technology
◦ Positive peer assessments of innovations in teaching
7. More examples
◦ State, regional, national, or international
recognition as a master teacher
◦ Published textbooks or learning aids
◦ Grant awards in support of teaching and
learning
◦ Design of outcome studies or
evaluation/assessment programs
◦ Presentations related to teaching and learning
8. “Writings and other products that use
concepts and original works from
nursing and other disciplines in
creating new patterns, placing
knowledge in a larger context, or
illuminating data in a more
meaningful way”
9. Examples include:
◦ Publications of research, policy analysis, case
studies, integrative reviews of the literature
◦ Copyrights, licenses, patents, or products for sale
◦ Published books
◦ Positive peer evaluations of contributions to
integrative scholarship
◦ Reports of interdisciplinary programs or service
projects
◦ Interdisciplinary grant awards
◦ Presentations
◦ Policy papers to influence organizations or
governments
10. Germane to practice and includes
clinical practice, staff
development, clinical problem
solving, and consultation
Examples include:
◦ Dissemination of research findings
◦ Academic-service partnerships
◦ Analysis of outcomes related to
patients, programs, and health care systems
◦ Consultations reports
11. Considered an essential reference for showcasing
professional accomplishments
Documents professional growth
Allows for continuous self-assessment of
competencies
Provides for development plan
Identifies strengths
Used for:
◦ Admission to schools to advance academic
preparation
◦ Application to participate in a clinical ladder program
◦ Job applications
◦ Annual performance appraisals
◦ Documentation of performance for accreditation
surveys
12. Demographic data
Philosophy
Education
◦ Dates
◦ Type of degree
◦ Name and address of school
◦ Graduation honors
Academic transcripts
Experience
◦ Dates
◦ Position title
◦ Name of agency/organization and address
◦ Responsibilities
Continuing education certificates
13. Honors/awards
Professional organizations
◦ Name of organization
◦ Dates
Certifications/licenses
◦ CPR
◦ ACLS
◦ Chemotherapy
◦ Immunizations
◦ RN/Advanced practice
◦ Liability insurance
14. Committee assignments
◦ Committee title
◦ Position/office held
◦ Time of involvement
◦ Responsibilities
◦ Accomplishments
Community activities
◦ Title
◦ Role
◦ Time of involvement
◦ Responsibilities
◦ Accomplishments
Letters of appreciation/recognition
15. Publications
◦ Articles
◦ Columns
◦ Book reviews
◦ Letters to the editor
◦ Examples of writing skills
Teaching
◦ Title of courses
◦ Level of courses: undergraduate, graduate
◦ Length
◦ Dates
◦ Number of students
◦ Mode of teaching: “in-class” or on-line
◦ Teaching strategies: include simulation training and computer-
assisted technology
◦ Syllabus
◦ Evaluations: students, agency administrators and preceptors
◦ Evidence of curriculum design, evaluation, revision
◦ Clinical site responsibilities
16. Annual work plan outlining goals and
objectives
Copies of yearly performance appraisals
Inventions/patents
Student advisement
Dissertation committees
◦ Dates
◦ Role
◦ Title of dissertation
Presentations
◦ In-service
◦ Podium or poster presentations at a conference
◦ Workshops/classes
17. For an independent nurse contractor, include
business plans and contracts
Special skills and competencies
◦ Foreign language
◦ Computer skills
◦ Practice skills such as colposcopy, ultrasound, I&D
Additional modes of dissemination such as
public press, television or radio interviews
Professional practice accomplishments
◦ Precepting/mentoring new nurses
◦ Projects/programs
Current references
Contacts from other agencies
Business and certification cards
18. Research proposals
◦ Role
◦ Title
◦ Goals/objective/aims
◦ Dates
Grant proposals
◦ Role
◦ Title
◦ Goals/objectives/aims
◦ Dates
◦ Funding agency
Designated number for grant
Amount funded
19. Annotate essential accomplishments as
soon as possible
Review and update portfolio twice annually
Use tables/columns to present information
Indicate how exemplars support
competencies
Use a notebook, prepare a table of
contents, and label sections
During review, evaluate and document your
progress in meeting objectives and revise
goals and objectives as needed
