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Competencies

982.1.1 : Program Portfolio

The
graduate exhibits artifacts that both demonstrate the graduate’s
competency across all program areas as well as provide evidence of
professional growth.

Introduction

A
professional portfolio will showcase your knowledge and skills to
prospective employers and will increase your marketability as a
baccalaureate-prepared nurse. This portfolio will help you, as a nurse,
hone in on the concepts, strengths, and critical-thinking abilities that
define professional nursing practice. Throughout your time at WGU, you
have developed skills and knowledge that distinguish your practice as
that of a baccalaureate-prepared nurse. Items that display your skills
and knowledge will be showcased in this professional portfolio. You
should organize your portfolio around the four areas of professional
nursing practice: quality and safety, advanced evidence-based practice,
applied leadership, and community and population health. This portfolio
will expand on the portfolio you already created in your Professional
Roles and Values course.

Requirements

Your
submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of
30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one
individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from
sources, even if cited correctly. An originality report is provided when
you submit your task that can be used as a guide.

You must use
the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides
detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each
requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The
rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the
course.

A. Complete the following, using OneNote:

Note: The
directions to access and use your e-portfolio can be found in the web
links section below, which will take you to the “Knowledge Base
Article.”

1. Create a professional mission statement (suggested length of 1 paragraph) that includes the following:

• 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

a. Reflect on how your professional mission statement will help guide you throughout your nursing career.

2. Complete a professional summary (suggested length of 3–4 pages) that includes the following:

a.
Explain how the specific artifacts or completed work or both in your
portfolio represent you as a learner and a healthcare professional.

b. Discuss how the specific artifacts in your portfolio represent your professional strengths.

c. Discuss challenges you encountered during the progression of your program.

i. Explain how you overcame these challenges.

d. Explain how your coursework helped you meet each of the nine nursing program outcomes.

Note: Refer to the attachment “Nursing Conceptual Model.”

e. Analyze how you fulfilled the following roles during your program:

• scientist

• detective

• manager of the healing environment

f. Discuss how you have grown professionally since the beginning of your program.

B. Complete the following within the section “Quality and Safety”:

1. Reflect (suggested length of 1 page)
on your professional definition of quality and safety developed in
Professional Roles and Values, including any necessary changes to your
definition.

a. Discuss how the program assisted you in developing your professional definition.

b. Identify the artifacts in your portfolio that support your definition.

i. Explain how these artifacts support your definition from part B1.

Note: The artifacts should be attached within the portfolio.

2.
Discuss the importance of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement
(IHI) certificate for your future role as a professional nurse.

C. Complete the following within the section “Evidence-Based Practice”:

1. Reflect (suggested length of 1 page)
on your professional definition of evidence-based practice developed in
Professional Roles and Values, including any necessary changes to your
definition.

a. Discuss how the program assisted you in developing your professional definition.

b. Identify the artifacts in your portfolio that support your definition.

i. Explain how these artifacts support your definition from part C1.

Note: The artifacts should be attached within the portfolio.

2. Reflect (suggested length of 1 page) on your understanding of evidence-based practice and applied nursing research by doing the following:

a.
Discuss how you are able to evaluate current primary research and
apply the concepts to your nursing practice, considering the following:

• relevancy and believability of data

• differences between quality improvement and research (places and uses of each)

• differences between primary and secondary research and resources and the implications of each in clinical practice

b. Explain how your experience in the program helped you achieve excellence in evidence-based practice.

D. Complete the following within the section “Applied Leadership”:

1. Reflect (suggested length of 1 page)
on your professional definition of applied leadership you developed in
Professional Roles and Values, including any necessary changes to your
definition.

a. Discuss how the program assisted you in developing your professional definition.

b. Identify the artifacts in your portfolio that support your definition.

i. Explain how these artifacts support the definition from part D1.

Note: The artifacts should be attached within the portfolio.

2. Summarize (suggested length of 1 paragraph to 1 page) your Learning Leadership Experience task by doing the following:

a. Discuss the importance of professional collaboration for effective nursing leadership.

E. Complete the following within the section “Community and Population Health”:

1. Reflect (suggested length of 1 page)
on your professional definition of community and population health you
developed in Professional Roles and Values, including any necessary
changes to your definition.

a. Discuss how the program assisted you in developing your professional definition.

b. Identify the artifacts in your portfolio that support your definition.

i. Explain how these artifacts support the definition from part E1.

Note: The artifacts should be attached within the portfolio.

2. Summarize (suggested length of 1 page) your Community and Population Health task by doing the following:

a. Discuss what you learned during your Community Health Nursing task.

b. Discuss what you learned that led to your community diagnosis.

c. Discuss how your initial focus and diagnosis evolved after working with your population.

3.
Discuss the importance of the American Museum of Natural History
(AMNH) certificate for your future role as a professional nurse.

F. Provide an appendix to your portfolio by doing the following:

1.
Include all the documents, prior assignments, and additional items
that are examples of your best work to support your mastery of all
sections given in parts B, C, D, and E.

2. Include the following materials:

• the attached “Nursing Conceptual Model”

• a link to the current IHI Course Catalog

3. Provide an updated professional résumé.

Note: If you have a LinkedIn account, you can take a screenshot and include a copy with the rest of your documents.

4. Provide professional references, using one of the following:

• a professional reference questionnaire

• a full letter of recommendation

• a list of four professional references

5. Include a copy of your IHI certificate of completion.

6. Include a copy of your AMNH certificate of completion.

G. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

H. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Rubric

A:PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION

Not Evident

A submission is not provided using the OneNote.

Approaching Competency

Not applicable.

Competent

The documents are submitted through the OneNote using the portfolio created in the Professional Roles and Values course.

A1:CREATION OF PROFESSIONAL MISSION STATEMENT

Not Evident

A professional mission statement is not provided, or the statement contains none of the required elements.

Approaching Competency

The professional mission statement ineffectively addresses the required elements, or the statement is disorganized or illogical.

Competent

The professional mission statement effectively addresses the required elements, and the statement is well organized and logical.

A1A:REFLECTION OF PROFESSIONAL MISSION STATEMENT

Not Evident

A
reflection is not provided, or it makes no reference to how a
professional mission statement will help guide the candidate’s nursing
career.

Approaching Competency

The
reflection ineffectively addresses how a professional mission statement
will help guide the candidate’s nursing career, or the reflection is
poorly reasoned or vague.

Competent

The
reflection effectively addresses how a professional mission statement
will help guide the candidate’s nursing career, and the reflection is
well reasoned and sufficiently detailed.

A2A:PORTFOLIO REPRESENTATION OF A LEARNER AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

Not Evident

The submission does not include an explanation, or the explanation makes no reference to the representation of the portfolio.

Approaching Competency

The
submission includes an inadequate explanation of how either specific
artifacts or completed work or both in the portfolio represent the
candidate as a learner and a healthcare professional, or the explanation
is illogical or poorly supported.

Competent

The
submission includes an adequate explanation of how either specific
artifacts or completed work or both in the portfolio represent the
candidate as a learner and a healthcare professional, and the
explanation is logical and well supported.

A2B:PORTFOLIO PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Not Evident

A
discussion is not provided, or it makes no reference to how the
specific artifacts in the portfolio represent professional strengths.

Approaching Competency

The
discussion illogically addresses how the specific artifacts in the
portfolio represent professional strengths, or the discussion is vague.

Competent

The
discussion logically addresses how the specific artifacts in the
portfolio represent professional strengths, and the discussion is
sufficiently detailed.

A2C:PROGRAM PROGRESSION CHALLENGES

Not Evident

The
submission does not include a discussion, or the discussion makes no
references to the challenges encountered during the progression of the
program.

Approaching Competency

The
submission includes an inadequate discussion of the challenges
encountered during the progression of the program, or the discussion is
illogical or poorly supported.

Competent

The
submission includes an adequate discussion of the challenges
encountered during the progression of the program, and the discussion is
logical and well supported.

A2CI:OVERCOME CHALLENGES

Not Evident

An explanation was not provided, or it makes no reference to how the given challenges were overcome.

Approaching Competency

The
explanation ineffectively addresses how the given challenges were
overcome, or the explanation is poorly reasoned, poorly supported, or
vague.

Competent

The
explanation effectively addresses how the given challenges were
overcome, and the explanation is well reasoned, well supported, and
sufficiently detailed.

A2D:PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Not Evident

An
explanation was not provided, or it makes no reference to how the
coursework helped the candidate meet each of the nine nursing program
outcomes.

Approaching Competency

The
explanation ineffectively addresses how the coursework helped the
candidate meet each of the nine nursing program outcomes, or the
explanation is poorly reasoned, poorly supported, or vague.

Competent

The
explanation successfully addresses how the coursework helped the
candidate meet each of the nine nursing program outcomes, and the
explanation is well reasoned, well supported, and sufficiently detailed.

A2E:ROLES DURING THE PROGRAM

Not Evident

An analysis is not provided, or it makes no reference to how the given roles were fulfilled during the program.

Approaching Competency

The analysis for how the given roles were fulfilled during the program is illogical, unconvincing, or ineffective.

Competent

The analysis for how the given roles were fulfilled during the program is logical, convincing, and effective.

A2F:PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Not Evident

A
discussion is not provided, or it makes no reference to how the
candidate has grown professionally since the beginning of the program.

Approaching Competency

The
discussion ineffectively addresses how the candidate has grown
professionally since the beginning of the program, or the discussion is
illogical or poorly supported.

Competent

The
discussion effectively addresses how the candidate has grown
professionally since the beginning of the program, and the discussion is
logical and well supported.

B1:QUALITY AND SAFETY: REFLECTION

Not Evident

A reflection is not provided, or it makes no reference to the professional definition of quality and safety.

Approaching Competency

The
reflection ineffectively addresses how the professional definition of
quality and safety was developed in Professional Roles and Values, or it
does not include necessary changes, or the reflection is poorly
reasoned or vague.

Competent

The
reflection effectively addresses how the professional definition of
quality and safety was developed in Professional Roles and Values,
including necessary changes to the definition, and the reflection is
well reasoned and sufficiently detailed.

B1A:QUALITY AND SAFETY: DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL DEFINITION

Not Evident

A
discussion is not provided, or it makes no reference to how the program
assisted in developing the candidate’s professional definition of
quality and safety.

Approaching Competency

The
discussion illogically addresses how the program assisted in developing
the candidate’s professional definition of quality and safety, or the
discussion is poorly supported.

Competent

The
discussion logically addresses how the program assisted in developing
the candidate’s professional definition of quality and safety, and the
discussion is well supported.

B1B:QUALITY AND SAFETY: ARTIFACT SUPPORT

Not Evident

Artifacts in the portfolio that support the professional definition of quality and safety are not identified.

Approaching Competency

The identified portfolio artifacts are inappropriate, or they do not support the professional definition of quality and safety.

Competent

The identified portfolio artifacts are appropriate, and they support the professional definition of quality and safety.

B1BI:QUALITY AND SAFETY: ARTIFACTS SUPPORTING DEFINITION

Not Evident

An explanation was not provided, or it makes no reference to how the given artifacts support the definition from part B1.

Approaching Competency

The
explanation ineffectively addresses how the given artifacts support the
definition from part B1, or the explanation is illogical.

Competent

The
explanation effectively addresses how the given artifacts support the
definition from part B1, and the explanation is logical.

B2:QUALITY AND SAFETY: IMPORTANCE OF IHI CERTIFICATE

Not Evident

A
discussion is not provided, or it makes no reference to the importance
of the IHI certificate for the candidate’s future role as a professional
nurse.

Approaching Competency

The
discussion demonstrates a limited understanding of the importance the
IHI certificate has on the candidate’s future role as a professional
nurse, or the discussion is poorly supported or poorly reasoned.

Competent

The
discussion demonstrates a sufficient understanding of the importance
the IHI certificate has on the candidate’s future role as a professional
nurse, and the discussion is well supported and well reasoned.

C1:EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE: REFLECTION

Not Evident

A reflection is not provided, or it makes no reference to the professional definition of evidence-based practice.

Approaching Competency

The
reflection ineffectively addresses how the professional definition of
an evidence-based practice was developed in Professional Roles and
Values, or it does not include necessary changes to the definition, or
the reflection is poorly reasoned or vague.

Competent

The
reflection effectively addresses how the professional definition of an
evidence-based practice was developed in Professional Roles and Values,
including necessary changes to the definition, and the reflection is
well reasoned and sufficiently detailed.

C1A:EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE: DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL DEFINITION

Not Evident

A
discussion is not provided, or it makes no reference to how the program
assisted in developing the candidate’s professional definition of
evidence-based practice.

Approaching Competency

The
discussion illogically addresses how the program assisted in developing
the candidate’s professional definition of evidence-based practice, or
the discussion is poorly supported.

Competent

The
discussion logically addresses how the program assisted in developing
the candidate’s professional definition of evidence-based practice, and
the discussion is well supported.

C1B:EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE: ARTIFACT SUPPORT

Not Evident

Artifacts in the portfolio that support the professional definition of evidence-based practice are not identified.

Approaching Competency

The
identified portfolio artifacts are inappropriate, or they do not
support the professional definition of evidence-based practice.

Competent

The identified portfolio artifacts are appropriate, and they support the professional definition of evidence-based practice.

C1BI:EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE: ARTIFACTS SUPPORTING DEFINITION

Not Evident

An explanation was not provided, or it makes no reference to how the given artifacts support the definition from part C1.

Approaching Competency

The
explanation ineffectively addresses how the given artifacts support the
definition from part C1, or the explanation is illogical.

Competent

The
explanation effectively addresses how the given artifacts support the
definition from part C1, and the explanation is logical.

C2A:EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE: PRIMARY RESEARCH

Not Evident

A
discussion is not provided, or it makes no reference to how the
candidate is able to evaluate current primary research and apply
concepts to the nursing practice, using the given points.

Approaching Competency

The
discussion demonstrates a limited understanding of how the candidate is
able to evaluate current primary research and apply concepts to the
nursing practice, using the given points, or the discussion does not
include all of the given points, or the discussion is illogical or
poorly supported.

Competent

The
discussion demonstrates a sufficient understanding of how the candidate
is able to evaluate current primary research and apply concepts to the
nursing practice, and the discussion includes all of the given points.
The discussion is logical and well supported.

C2B:EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE: ACHIEVEMENT IN EXCELLENCE

Not Evident

An
explanation was not provided, or it makes no reference to how the
candidate’s experience in the program helped achieve excellence in
evidence-based practice.

Approaching Competency

The
explanation ineffectively addresses how the candidate’s experience in
the program helped achieve excellence in evidence-based practice, or the
explanation is illogical or poorly supported.

Competent

The
explanation effectively addresses how the candidate’s experience in the
program helped achieve excellence in evidence-based practice, and the
explanation is logical and well supported.

D1:APPLIED LEADERSHIP: REFLECTION

Not Evident

A reflection is not provided, or it makes no reference to the professional definition of applied leadership.

Approaching Competency

The
reflection ineffectively addresses how the professional definition of
applied leadership was developed in Professional Roles and Values, or it
does not include necessary changes to the definition, or the reflection
is poorly reasoned or vague.

Competent

The
reflection effectively addresses how the professional definition of
applied leadership was developed in Professional Roles and Values,
including necessary changes to the definition, and the reflection is
well reasoned and sufficiently detailed.

D1A:APPLIED LEADERSHIP: DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL DEFINITION

Not Evident

A
discussion is not provided, or it makes no reference to how the program
assisted in developing the candidate’s professional definition of
applied leadership.

Approaching Competency

The
discussion illogically addresses how the program assisted in developing
the candidate’s professional definition of applied leadership, or the
discussion is poorly supported.

Competent

The
discussion logically addresses how the program assisted in developing
the candidate’s professional definition of applied leadership, and the
discussion is well supported.

D1B:APPLIED LEADERSHIP: ARTIFACT SUPPORT

Not Evident

Artifacts in the portfolio that support the professional definition of applied leadership are not identified.

Approaching Competency

The identified portfolio artifacts are inappropriate, or they do not support the professional definition of applied leadership.

Competent

The identified portfolio artifacts are appropriate, and they support the professional definition of applied leadership.

D1BI:APPLIED LEADERSHIP: ARTIFACTS SUPPORTING DEFINITION

Not Evident

An explanation was not provided, or it makes no reference to how the given artifacts support the definition from part D1.

Approaching Competency

The
explanation ineffectively addresses how the given artifacts support the
definition from part D1, or the explanation is illogical.

Competent

The
explanation effectively addresses how the given artifacts support the
definition from part D1, and the explanation is logical.

D2A:APPLIED LEADERSHIP: PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION

Not Evident

A
discussion is not provided, or it makes no reference to the importance
of professional collaboration for effective nursing leadership.

Approaching Competency

The
discussion illogically addresses the importance of professional
collaboration for effective nursing leadership, or the discussion is
poorly supported.

Competent

The
discussion logically addresses the importance of professional
collaboration for effective nursing leadership, and the discussion is
well supported.

E1:COMMUNITY AND POPULATION HEALTH: REFLECTION

Not Evident

A reflection is not provided, or it makes no reference to the professional definition of community and population health.

Approaching Competency

The
reflection ineffectively addresses how the professional definition of
community health was developed in Professional Roles and Values, or it
does not include necessary changes to the definition, or reflection is
poorly reasoned or vague.

Competent

The
reflection effectively addresses how the professional definition of
community health was developed in Professional Roles and Values,
including necessary changes to the definition, and the reflection is
well reasoned and sufficiently detailed.

E1A:COMMUNITY AND POPULATION HEALTH: DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL DEFINITION

Not Evident

A
discussion is not provided, or it makes no reference to how the program
assisted in developing the candidate’s professional definition of
community and population health.

Approaching Competency

The
discussion illogically addresses how the program assisted in developing
the candidate’s professional definition of community and population
health, or the discussion is poorly supported.

Competent

The
discussion logically addresses how the program assisted in developing
the candidate’s professional definition of community and population
health, and the discussion is well supported.

E1B:COMMUNITY AND POPULATION HEALTH: ARTIFACT SUPPORT

Not Evident

Artifacts in the portfolio that support the professional definition of community and population health are not identified.

Approaching Competency

The
identified portfolio artifacts are inappropriate, or they do not
support the professional definition of community and population health.

Competent

The
identified portfolio artifacts are appropriate, and they support the
professional definition of community and population health.

E1BI:COMMUNITY AND POPULATION HEALTH: ARTIFACTS SUPPORTING DEFINITION

Not Evident

An explanation was not provided, or it makes no reference to how the given artifacts support the definition from part E1.

Approaching Competency

The
explanation ineffectively addresses how the given artifacts support the
definition from part E1, or the explanation is illogical.

Competent

The
explanation effectively addresses how the given artifacts support the
definition from part E1, and the explanation is logical.

E2A:COMMUNITY AND POPULATION HEALTH: COMMUNITY HEALTH TASK

Not Evident

A discussion is not provided, or it makes no reference to what was learned during the Community Health Nursing task.

Approaching Competency

The
discussion provides vague, implausible examples of what was learned
during the Community Health Nursing task, or the discussion is poorly
supported or unclear.

Competent

The
discussion provides specific, plausible examples of what was learned
during the Community Health Nursing task, and the discussion is well
supported and clear.

E2B:COMMUNITY AND POPULATION HEALTH: COMMUNITY DIAGNOSIS

Not Evident

A discussion is not provided, or it makes no reference to what was learned that led to the community diagnosis.

Approaching Competency

The
discussion addresses what was learned that led to the community
diagnosis, but it is poorly supported with vague or implausible
examples.

Competent

The
discussion addresses what was learned that led to the community
diagnosis, and it is well supported with specific, plausible examples.

E2C:COMMUNITY AND POPULATION HEALTH: CHANGES IN FOCUS

Not Evident

A
discussion is not provided, or it makes no reference to how the initial
focus and diagnosis evolved after working with the population.

Approaching Competency

The
discussion addresses how the initial focus and diagnosis evolved after
working with the population, but the discussion is poorly supported with
vague or implausible examples.

Competent

The
discussion addresses the initial focus and diagnosis evolved after
working with the population, and the discussion is well supported with
specific, plausible examples.

E3:COMMUNITY AND POPULATION HEALTH: IMPORTANCE OF AMNH CERTIFICATE

Not Evident

A
discussion is not provided, or it makes no reference to the importance
of the AMNH certificate for the candidate’s future role as a
professional nurse.

Approaching Competency

The
discussion demonstrates a limited understanding of the importance the
AMNH certificate has on the candidate’s future role as a professional
nurse, or the discussion is poorly supported or vague.

Competent

The
discussion demonstrates a sufficient understanding of the importance
the AMNH certificate has on the candidate’s future role as a
professional nurse, and the discussion is well supported and
sufficiently detailed.

F1:PORTFOLIO MASTERY EXAMPLES

Not Evident

Documents, assignments, and examples of best work are not provided.

Approaching Competency

Documents,
assignments, and examples of best work are provided, but they are
incomplete, or they do not support mastery of all required sections.

Competent

The provided documents, assignments, and examples of best work are complete, and they support mastery of allrequired sections.

F2:NURSING CONCEPTUAL MODULE AND IHI COURSE CATALOG LINK

Not Evident

A copy of the “Nursing Conceptual Model” and a link to the current IHI Course Catalog are not provided.

Approaching Competency

Not applicable.

Competent

A copy of the “Nursing Conceptual Model” and a link to the current IHI Course Catalog are provided.

F3:PROFESSIONAL RÉSUMÉ

Not Evident

A copy of an updated professional résumé is not provided.

Approaching Competency

Not applicable.

Competent

A copy of an updated professional résumé is provided.

F4:PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Not Evident

Professional references are not provided.

Approaching Competency

Professional
references are provided, but they do not meet at least 1 of the given
requirements, or the reference provided is incomplete, inappropriate, or
irrelevant.

Competent

The
professional references provided meet at least 1 of the given
requirements, and the reference is complete, appropriate, and logical.

F5: IHI CERTIFICATE

Not Evident

A copy of the IHI certificate of completion is not provided.

Approaching Competency

Not applicable.

Competent

A copy of the IHI certificate of completion is provided.

F6:AMNH CERTIFICATE

Not Evident

A copy of the AMNH certificate of completion is not provided.

Approaching Competency

Not applicable.

Competent

A copy of the AMNH certificate of completion is provided.

G:Sources

Not Evident

The
submission does not include both in-text citations and a reference list
for sources that are quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

Approaching Competency

The
submission includes in-text citations for sources that are quoted,
paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list; however, the citations
or reference list is incomplete or inaccurate.

Competent

The
submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly
quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately
identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.

H:Professional Communication

Not Evident

Content
is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in
mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or
distracts from the topic.

Approaching Competency

Content
is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in
mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is
misused or ineffective.

Competent

Content
reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main
ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology
is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended
meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation
and understanding.

Web Links

Knowledge Base Article

Instructions on how to create an e-portfolio.

Supporting Documents

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