Discussion Post

Resources:

• Burns, M. K. (2018). Creating a nursing portfolio. Ohio Nurses ReviewLinks to an external site., 93(3), 16-17.
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• McMillan, L. R., Parker, F., & Sport, A. (2014). Decisions, decisions! E-portfolio as an effective hiring assessment toolLinks to an external site.. Nursing Management, 45(4), 52-54.
• Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University catalog. Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://catalog.waldenu.edu
  Select College of Health Professions, then Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Review the MSN Learning OutcomesLinks to an external site. on this page.
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• Walden University Writing Center. (n.d.). Walden templates: OverviewLinks to an external site.. Retrieved October 12, 2018, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates NOTE: Download and review the College of Nursing template by navigating to “Program-Specific Templates,” “College of Nursing,” and selecting “College of Nursing Writing Template With Instructions.”
• Document: APA Basics Checklist: Citations, Reference List, and Style Download APA Basics Checklist: Citations, Reference List, and Style(PDF)

To Prepare:

• Reflect on strategies that you can pursue in developing portfolios or portfolio elements that focus on academic achievements.
• Review one or more samples from your own research of resources focused on portfolio development.

Post an explanation of at least two strategies for including academic activities and accomplishments into your professional development goals. Then, explain how those goals may align with the University’s emphasis on social change. Be specific and provide examples.