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Portfolio use as a tool to demonstrate professional development in advanced nursing practice.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22016019     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A concrete way of recognizing and rewarding clinical leadership, excellence in practice, and personal and professional development of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is lacking in the literature and healthcare institutions in the United States. This article presents the process of developing and evaluating a professional development program designed to address this gap. The program uses APRN Professional Performance Standards, Relationship-Based Care, and the Magnet Forces as a guide and theoretical base. A key tenet of the program is the creation of a professional portfolio. Narrative reflections are included that illustrate the convergence of theories. A crosswalk supports this structure, guides portfolio development, and operationalizes the convergence of theories as they specifically relate to professional development in advanced practice. Implementation of the program has proven to be challenging and rewarding. Feedback from APRNs involved in the program supports program participation as a meaningful method to recognize excellence in advanced practice and a clear means to foster ongoing professional growth and development.
Authors:
Molly Hespenheide; Talisha Cottingham; Gail Mueller
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical nurse specialist CNS     Volume:  25     ISSN:  1538-9782     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Nurse Spec     Publication Date:  2011 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-10-21     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8709115     Medline TA:  Clin Nurse Spec     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  312-20     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
Author Affiliations: CNS Psychiatry Services (Ms Hespenheide), APRN Surgical Services (Ms Mueller), Akron General Medical Center, Ohio; and Division Manager (Ms Cottingham), Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
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