Nursing Department

Student Portfolios

STUDENT GUIDELINES

This Pilot Faculty Project was developed by the District Academic Assessment Council Portfolio Subcommittee.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

STUDENT PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES

Definitions…………………………………………………........ 3

Purpose ………………………………………………………… 3

Assignment Description………………………………………… 3

Student Responsibilities ………………………………………… 3

Portfolio Format ………………………………………………… 3

TOOLS

Portfolio Content Checklist ……………………………………… 4

CAP Test Results………………………………………………… 5

Clinical Skills Checklist ………………………………………… 6

Portfolio Assessment Form ……………………………………… 7

Student Self-Assessment Form …………………………………. 8

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PORTFOLIO GUIDELINESDefinitionStudent portfolios are collections of work that represent the student’s achievements and may be used to document and evaluate specific performance outcomes.

PurposeThe use of the student portfolio in the Nursing Department will serve three purposes. The primary focus of the portfolio is for the students to collect and select samples of their work; and then reflect upon the merits of that work. The portfolio serves as a secondary function which is to present a visual representation of the students’ achievements. This visual may be advantageous for academic assessment, employment, scholarships and awards. The third focus of this portfolio is to reinforce learning as a lifelong process.

Assignment DescriptionIt is important to think of the portfolio as a dynamic document rather than a finished product. This implies that it will continuously change. Files may be included or removed at any time. The primary contents of the portfolio will include an Identification/Cover Page, Plan of Work/Career Goals, Health Information, Awards and Examples of Student Outcomes by course or grouping.

Student ResponsibilitiesStudents are required to maintain a “Presentation Portfolio”. The portfolio will be submitted, for review, to the instructor at the end of each clinical course. Ideally, your portfolio is your own personal document that should be designed using your own style. However, there are some guidelines that will help provide consistency across the program and between students. Students will be given background and instructions regarding the portfolio requirement during the new student orientation.

1. The portfolio may be enhanced at any time that the student wishes to replace a designated activity.

2. Portfolio submissions should include a variety of formats such as written materials, presentations, accomplishments, awards, etc.

3. The portfolio process begins in NUR 111- Nursing Foundations and continues through NUR 219-Nursing Issues.

4. The CAP Test Results Form and Clinical Skills Checklist must be updated by the student at the end of each course.

5. A Self-Assessment Form and final course competency (evaluation form, exam score sheet, checklist, etc.) must also be included for each course entry by the student.

6. The Portfolio Assessment Form will be reviewed and completed by the faculty at the each of each clinical course for evaluation.

Portfolio Format1. 3-ring quality binder with dividers for each course.2. All written work must be typed, unless otherwise directed.3. Cover page with essential identification information.4. Follow Guidelines of Portfolio Content Checklist.5. Remember you are not perfect, show growth and maturity as you progress through the

program.

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Department of Nursing

PORTFOLIO CONTENT CHECKLIST

Student Name: ____________________________________

The Department of Nursing requires that all students maintain a portfolio throughout the program. Contents shall be maintained in a 3-ring binder to hold items in a neat and organized fashion. The portfolio is due to the designated faculty at the end of the course. Assemble your portfolio to include the items listed below:

o Identification/Cover Page

o Plan of Work/Career Goals

o Health Information/Clinical Passport

o Health Profile Form

o Proof of TB, MMR Vaccine, Td, Hepatitis B

o CPR Card: (photocopy)

o Criminal Background Check

o Copies of Conferences/Professional meetings attended

o Copies of Awards, Certificates, and Recommendation letters

o NET Results

o CAP Test Results Form and Test Score Sheets

o Clinical Skills Checklist

o Portfolio Assessment Form (for each program course)

o Portfolio Activity (for each program course)

o Self-Assessment Form (for each program course)

o Career Project

o Mentoring Program Documentation (if applicable)

o Other

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Department of Nursing

CAP TEST RESULTS FORM

Student Name: ______________________________________

Beginning with NUR 110/NUR 111 (Fundamentals of Nursing), each student will keep a copy of each CAP Test Score Sheet and documentation of any remediation.

CAP Test Score National Average

Remediation

Fundamentals of Nursing

Normal Nutrition

Maternity Nursing

Pharmacology

Nursing Care of Adults I

Mental Health Nursing

Nursing of Children

Nursing Care of Adults II

Critical Care Nursing

Growth and Development

Gerontological Nursing

Nursing Manager

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

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Department of Nursing

CLINICAL SKILLS CHECKLIST

Student Name: _________________________ Course: _____________

Instructor: _____________________________ Date: _______________

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Department of Nursing

PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT FORM FOR FACULTY EVALUATION

Student Name: ______________________ Course: NUR ______________Faculty: ____________________________ Date of Evaluation: _________

Core Ability:

Course Objective(s):

Suggested Portfolio Activity:

Assessment:

Characteristic Acceptable Not Acceptable

Needs Improvement

1. All written work typed or neatly written.

2. 3-ring binder with dividers by course

3. Identification/Cover Page4. Plan of Work/Career

Goals5. Health Information6. CAP Test Results7 Clinical Skills Checklist8. Course Selection is

appropriate to the course.

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9. Self-Assessment Form10. Overall presentation

Department of Nursing

STUDENT SELF-ASSESSMENT FORM

Student Name: ____________________________ Course: NUR_________Instructor: ________________________________ Date: _______________

List the skills that you gained or improved upon in this course:1. 2.3.4.5.

List the aspects of the course that you found most difficult and challenging:1. 2.3.4.5.

List your academic goals for the next semester:1. 2.3.4.5.

When I think about my experience this semester…………______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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