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D226 E-Portfolio
Name:
BSNU Capstone
Tips for Success
DO NOT try to insert papers/certificates as links. Portfolios are frequently
returned for broken links.
We recommend that you simply copy/paste papers to this doc and use snipping
tools or screenshots to add certificates. Include the whole paper from the Title
page through the Reference page.
Your portfolio must be submitted as one document – not as separate
attachments.
You can use this example as a template for your portfolio. Leave the rubric
letters/numbers and headings to organize your portfolio. You can remove the
instructions after you type your responses.
To download a copy of this template, click on File -> Create a Copy ->
Download a Copy and save it to your computer.
There are no APA formatting requirements for this portfolio. It does not need to
be double spaced.
A Table of Contents is not required.
1
, Introduction
Note: The Leadership Skills and Mindset Reflection that you included in the D218 portfolio is not
evaluated for this task. It is optional to include it in your final portfolio.
A1a. Professional Mission Statement
Create a professional mission statement (suggested length of 1 paragraph) that includes the
following: be sure to address each bullet point.
• a representation of your career goals, your aspirations, and how you want to move forward
with your career
• an overview of where you would like to focus your time and energies within the profession
A1b. Mission Statement Reflection
Reflect on how your professional mission statement will help guide you throughout your nursing career,
including examples. Provide multiple examples.
A2a. Learner & Healthcare Professional *Consider completing sections A2a and A2b after you have
completed each of the (B) competency sections so that you are knowledgeable about what
papers/certificates are included in your portfolio. Explain how specific artifacts or completed work in
your portfolio represent you as a learner and healthcare professional. What learning skills (e.g. writing,
APA, or your critiquing/researching skills) have you improved? What are your attributes as a Healthcare
Professional? Describe these skills and attributes then, give two examples of papers or certificates in
your portfolio that represent you as a learner and healthcare professional. Clarify which paper(s) or
certificates you are referring to (course/task # or specific certificate). Discuss at least two (2) papers or
certificates that are in the portfolio.
A2b. Professional Strengths
Discuss how specific artifacts in your portfolio represent your professional strengths. Note: For this
section, it asks for specific artifacts. Artifacts are papers that you have written, not certificates. Describe
your professional strengths (e.g. leadership, communication, problem solving, teamwork etc.) then give
two (2) examples of papers that you attached to the portfolio that demonstrate these strengths. Clarify
which papers you are referring to (course/task #). Discuss at least two (2) papers that are in the
portfolio.
A2c. Challenges
Discuss challenges you encountered during the progression of your program, including
examples. Minimum of two (2) examples.
A2ci. Overcoming Challenges
Explain how you overcame the challenges from part A2c. Address each example.
A2d. Professional Growth
Discuss how you have grown professionally since the beginning of your program, including
examples. Minimum of two (2) examples.
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Click on File -> Create a Copy -> Download a Copy and save it to your
computer.
D226 E-Portfolio
Name:
BSNU Capstone
Tips for Success
DO NOT try to insert papers/certificates as links. Portfolios are frequently
returned for broken links.
We recommend that you simply copy/paste papers to this doc and use snipping
tools or screenshots to add certificates. Include the whole paper from the Title
page through the Reference page.
Your portfolio must be submitted as one document – not as separate
attachments.
You can use this example as a template for your portfolio. Leave the rubric
letters/numbers and headings to organize your portfolio. You can remove the
instructions after you type your responses.
To download a copy of this template, click on File -> Create a Copy ->
Download a Copy and save it to your computer.
There are no APA formatting requirements for this portfolio. It does not need to
be double spaced.
A Table of Contents is not required.
1
, Introduction
Note: The Leadership Skills and Mindset Reflection that you included in the D218 portfolio is not
evaluated for this task. It is optional to include it in your final portfolio.
A1a. Professional Mission Statement
Create a professional mission statement (suggested length of 1 paragraph) that includes the
following: be sure to address each bullet point.
• a representation of your career goals, your aspirations, and how you want to move forward
with your career
• an overview of where you would like to focus your time and energies within the profession
A1b. Mission Statement Reflection
Reflect on how your professional mission statement will help guide you throughout your nursing career,
including examples. Provide multiple examples.
A2a. Learner & Healthcare Professional *Consider completing sections A2a and A2b after you have
completed each of the (B) competency sections so that you are knowledgeable about what
papers/certificates are included in your portfolio. Explain how specific artifacts or completed work in
your portfolio represent you as a learner and healthcare professional. What learning skills (e.g. writing,
APA, or your critiquing/researching skills) have you improved? What are your attributes as a Healthcare
Professional? Describe these skills and attributes then, give two examples of papers or certificates in
your portfolio that represent you as a learner and healthcare professional. Clarify which paper(s) or
certificates you are referring to (course/task # or specific certificate). Discuss at least two (2) papers or
certificates that are in the portfolio.
A2b. Professional Strengths
Discuss how specific artifacts in your portfolio represent your professional strengths. Note: For this
section, it asks for specific artifacts. Artifacts are papers that you have written, not certificates. Describe
your professional strengths (e.g. leadership, communication, problem solving, teamwork etc.) then give
two (2) examples of papers that you attached to the portfolio that demonstrate these strengths. Clarify
which papers you are referring to (course/task #). Discuss at least two (2) papers that are in the
portfolio.
A2c. Challenges
Discuss challenges you encountered during the progression of your program, including
examples. Minimum of two (2) examples.
A2ci. Overcoming Challenges
Explain how you overcame the challenges from part A2c. Address each example.
A2d. Professional Growth
Discuss how you have grown professionally since the beginning of your program, including
examples. Minimum of two (2) examples.
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