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Moving from Novice to Expert: Growing a Professional Clinical
Research Nurse Portfolio
Pre-Conference November 5, 2014
Objectives
• Identify the components of a professional portfolio.
• Discuss the impact of a portfolio on professional development.
• Discuss the use of a professional development log as an adjunct to a CV.
Professional Portfolio for the Clinical Research Nurse
Elizabeth Ness, RN, MS Nurse Consultant, Education
Center for Cancer Research, NCI, NIH
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What is a Portfolio?
• A portfolio is a personalized collection of
“materials” that demonstrates a person's
expansion of knowledge and skills over time – A reflection of you as a professional career
– A record of your professional development
– Proof of performance on the job or in class
– Tangible artifacts or evidence of what you have
accomplished
– Evidence of your learning new skills
How to Use Your Portfolio
• Document skills and accomplishments through examples of work
• Market your capabilities in job interviews • Negotiate promotions and raises • Apply for bonuses, scholarships, or grants • Document the quality and quantity of your
professional development • Demonstrate prior work or learning experiences • Plan continuing education and professional
development • Certification and re-licensure
Types of Portfolios
• Growth and Development portfolio – Main portfolio – Contains evidence of your education and
achievements
• Best Work portfolio – Collection of materials you select from your
main for review by others for a specific purpose
• Interview portfolio – Best examples of your skills and abilities from
your main portfolio that are particularly relevant to position you are seeking
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Portfolio Content…
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) • Documents verifying professional education
– Professional licenses – Professional certifications – Transcripts – Diplomas – Continuing education certificates
Monsen, 2005
…Portfolio Content… • Documents verifying publications
– Journal articles
– Web link for online publications
– Copy of newsletter article, book chapter
• Documents verifying presentations
– Brochure, flyer, or conference agenda
– Letter verifying presentation
– Picture of a poster session
– Published abstract
Monsen, 2005
…Portfolio Content…
• Documents verifying honors, award, and special achievements – Program listing the award – Letter stating receipt of the award or honor – Photocopy of an award plaque – Photocopy of news clipping or press release
Monsen, 2005
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…Portfolio Content
• Documents verifying professional experience and expertise – Letter from supervisor – Performance evaluation – Letters of recommendation – Case studies
• Documents verifying community activities – Letters or other documents acknowledging
contributions or services – Membership cards
Monsen, 2005
Additional Components
• Philosophy and Goals • Brief list of works, activities, projects or
efforts that are on-going • List of competencies • Letters of Recommendation • Health records • Job description • Thank you’s
Steps in Compiling a Portfolio
• Determine the purpose • Find out the requirements or recommended
components, if applicable • Determine the type of portfolio
– Paper, computer, or web-base
• Gather the materials • Organize the materials for easy identification and
location • Present materials in a visually appealing format
with table of contents
Monsen, 2005
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Tips
• Update your portfolio frequently • Include relevant work samples arranged to highlight
your best skills • Keep your portfolio concise, neat, and honest • Paper:
– Put items in loose-leaf binder – Use sheet protectors – Use copies (keep a master copy of all items) – Use index tabs and/or title pages to divide sections
• Digital: – Use interactive multimedia to increase the range and
type of materials that can be included • Graphics, animation, sound and video
Sample Portfolios
Certifications Thru Portfolio
• Certification through portfolio is designed to objectively assess specialized knowledge, understanding, and application of professional nursing practice and theory through the review of a collective body of work present in a nurse’s portfolio
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in partner with Professional Nursing Organizations – Advanced Genetics Nursing – Faith Community Nursing – Advanced Public Health Nursing – Advanced Forensic Nursing – Emergency Nurse Practitioner – Rheumatology Nursing (2015)
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Peer-Review • Portfolios are peer-reviewed by experts in the
specialty with renewal every 5 years • Must document:
– Education by means of degree-conferred transcripts – Professional development activities and CEs earned in
the past 3 years – Performance evaluations by a supervisor or peer – A self-evaluation of performance
• Evidence in an exemplar of the nurse's record/accomplishments in: – Professional and Ethical Nursing Practice – Quality and Safety – Teamwork and Collaboration
ANCC Portfolio Content Outline
Domain Percentage
Professional Development 7.5%
Professional & Ethical Nursing Practice 48.75%
Teamwork and Collaboration 22.5%
Quality and Safety 11.25%
Supervisor/Peer-Evaluation 5%
Self-Evaluation 5%
ANCC References
• Certification Through Portfolio Application Requirements http://www.nursecredentialing.org/CertificationPortfolioRequirements.pdf
• Certification Through Portfolio General Handbook http://www.nursecredentialing.org/CertificationPortfolio-ApplicationHandbook.pdf
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In Closing……
• Your portfolio should demonstrate your ongoing achievements and competencies
• Your portfolio can be used for certification • If you already have a portfolio, kudos to you
now keep it up to date! • If you don’t have a portfolio, start one when
you get back from the conference!
Selected References • Byrne, M., Delarose, T., King, C.A., Leske, J., Sapnas, K.G., & Schroeter, K.
(2007). Continued Professional Competence and Portfolios. Journal of Trauma Nursing, 14(1), 24-31.
• Cook, S.S., Kase, R., Middelton, L., & Monsen, R.B. (2003). Portfolio Evaluation for Professional Competence: Credentialing Genetics for Nurses. Journal of Professional Nursing, 19(2), 85-90.
• Monsen, R.B. (2005). Genetics Nursing Portfolios: A New Model for Credentialing. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association.
• Weinstein, S.M. (2002). A Nursing Portfolio: Documenting Your Professional Journey. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 25(6), 357-364.
• Williams, M., & Jordan, K. (2007). The Nursing Professional Portfolio – A Pathway to Career Development. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 23(3), 125-131
Developing & Maintaining Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) for the
Clinical Research Nurse
Dana L. Raab, RN, BSN, MS Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
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Resume versus Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Resume-French word for “summary” is a synopsis of a candidate’s educational and professional achievements
• Curriculum Vitae-Latin for “course of one’s life”-provides detailed description of a candidate’s educational background and professional accomplishments
• Primary differences are length, content, and purpose
Welton, 2013
Comparison of Resume and CV
Resume • 1-2 pages, health care resumes
may be longer • Brief listing of work and skills • Chronological, functional or
combined format • Education and work appear
early • Industry, jobs outside of
academia, medicine or sciences
• No personal data
Curriculum Vitae
• Multiple pages • Comprehensive, detailed
information • Chronological • Education-first section • Academia, medicine, nursing,
sciences • May include personal data for
outside U.S.
Resume • Limited to two pages
• Margins-1”-add white space to improve look of page
• Use left justification • 12 point size • Easy to read font (Times New Roman or
Arial) • Old Style are popular serif fonts that give a professional appearance • Use only black ink
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Resume
• Should reflect professional accomplishments • Should be updated regularly • Completion of major milestone(s) • Effect on organization’s bottom line • Major award or accomplishment
Resume Styles
• Chronologic
• Functional
• Combined • Targeted
• Electronic
Chronologic Resume
• Most common and traditional format – easily recognized by employers
• Lists all experiences in reverse chronological order
• Works well for people with years of related work experience as long as there are no large employment gaps
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Chronologic Resume Format
• Name • Address • Phone Number • E-mail address • Work experience
• Education • Non-nursing
activities • Volunteer work • Community work
Functional Resume • Clusters skills in categories
• Clinical Practice • Supervision • Administration
• Great for gaps in employment or frequent job changes
Sample Functional Resume
Jennifer Wolf
1234 Merriwether Court Baltimore, MD 21204 Phone: 410.555.6789
Email: [email protected]
SUMMARY
After many years of successful employment in the health care industry, I wish to take a different course with my career and enter into management of research nurses. My strong nursing background, as well as the medical knowledge I have gained from handling complex protocols, have prepared me greatly for this career. I am anxious to put my skills to work.
EDUCATION
University of Maryland Degree: Nursing Grade Point Average: 3.4
1998 to 2002
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Employer Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
October 2010 to January 2012
Research nurse in a Clinical Trials Office. Screened, enrolled, and consented study participants for numerous studies. Scheduled follow-up visit and made sure participants were compliant with their study medications. Submitted protocols to the IRB for approval. Created study budgets.
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Combination Resume
• Emphasizes major functional strengths • Chronological employment history • Use action verb to highlight experiences
Targeted Resume
• Customized to specific position you are applying
• More time consuming to write • Well worth it when applying for positions
that are a perfect match
Electronic Resume
• Applicant tracking systems search for specific words • Research Coordinator • Clinical studies • Regulatory
• Avoid graphics, shading , italics and underlining
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Derived from Latin • Curriculum “Course of action” • Vitae “life”
• No size limitations • Opportunity to showcase knowledge, skills
and expertise • Continues to document credentials and
achievements
Recommended Categories for CRNs
• Demographics • Educational Experiences • Licensure /Certification • Professional Work Experience • Publications/Abstracts • Presentations • Professional Activities
Demographics
• Name and credentials – Should be located as the title
• Contact information including address, email, phone – Can use business or personal
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Educational Experiences
• Education information including school, year graduated, degree, and specialty
• Formal specialty educational training • Certification training
Licensure and Certification
• State licensed • Professional certifications • Membership in professional organizations
• Full name, avoid acronym only • Include years of membership
• Software competency • Language skills
Professional Work Experience
• Current and previous employment positions in reverse chronological order
• Position title • Employer name • Employer’s city and state • Description of skills and competencies
– Use bullet points to communicate responsibilities, skills and professional core competencies
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Publications
• Patient education materials • Learning modules • Policies and/or procedures developed or co-
developed • Newsletters • Journal articles • Book chapters • Published abstracts not accepted for poster
or oral presentation
Presentations • Lectures/oral presentations • Workshops • Poster sessions • Include information about the presentation:
– Title – Venue/Location – Date(s) – Can subdivide into local, regional, national ,
international
Professional Activities/Organizations
• Membership in professional organizations and any groups within the organization
• Use full name and avoid acronyms • Include years of membership and any
associated responsibilities – E.g., member of education committee,
newsletter editor
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Additional Content
• Teaching experience • Community service
Organization and Maintenance
• CV File • Electronic or paper • Add activities to file • Update periodically, every 3-4 months
Electronic Filing • CV posted on internet should be in format
easily available to readers • Hypertext markup language or Adobe
portable document format • View website in different browsers (Netscape,
Internet Explorer, Firefox) to check display of document
• Include hyperlinks to articles • Check hyperlinks frequently • Do not link CV to personal website
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Standard Formatting Tips
• Avoid shading • Avoid bold, italics, underlining, All CAPS • Use headings and subheadings • Use only white or off-white paper • Use the same paper for cover letter • Use only one side of page • Make sure name is on all pages • Paginate if more than one page
Credentials
• Highest earned academic degree • Professional license • Certifications • Professional honorary awards, and
fellowships • Commas to separate name from credentials
Objective Statement
• Use focus or background • Brief and focused on what candidate can deliver in
new job posting or advertisement • May also use qualification summary-describe broad
skills with highlights on how candidate could fit targeted positions
• Brief overview of critical skills and competencies required to succeed in target job opening
• Customize to new positions, use key words from job announcements
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Outdated Objectives Statement
Position description: Hiring experienced pediatric clinical research nurse in hospital setting: “Seeking a challenging nursing position which will help me improve my skills and make a positive contribution to your hospital”.
Objective Statement Example
“Enthusiastic nurse with 10 years pediatric clinical research nursing experience advocating for families and improving the outcome for research participants”.
Cover Letter… • Introduce applicant to reader • Establish candidate’s interest in specific
position • Connect resume with particular position • Explain why applicant is submitting resume • Provide employers with sample of how well
applicant can communicate in print
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…Cover Letter…
• Clear, brief and written in standard business letter style without typographical errors
• ½ to 1 page • Targeted for specific position • Address to specific person of authority in
organization
…Cover Letter… • Opening Paragraph
• Who you are • Why you are writing • How you heard about position • Include actual job title of position
• Description of qualifications • Highlight relevant qualifications • Coursework • Research • Elements of position
…Cover Letter
• Closing paragraph • Restate your interest in the job • Thank the employer for consideration • Include phone number and email address
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References
• Not routinely included • Available upon request
Do
• Use spell check • Use correct verb tense
• Past tense for past employment
• Use reverse chronological order • Use consistent format for publications and
presentations (e.g., APA format)
Don’t • Use first person • Use email address that may be compromising • Use Social Security Number • Write out Curriculum Vitae at top of
document • Use abbreviations or acronyms • Include:
• Other personal information such as DOB, children • Articles under development or in review
• Misrepresent expected workplace activities as scholarly activities
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References • Gallagher, JC and Wodlinger Jackson, AM. (2010). How
to Write a Curriculum Vitae. American Journal Of Health-System Pharmacy, 67 (6), pp. 446-447.
• Medford, A. (2013). How to Improve Your Curriculum Vitae. British Journal of Hospital Medicine,74 (7), C98-C101.
• Shellenbarger, T. & Chunta, K. (2007). The Curriculum Vitae Sending the Right Message. Nurse Educator, 32 (1), 30-33.
• Welton, R. (2013). Writing an Employer-Focused Resume for Advance Practice Nurses. American Association of Critical Care Nurses 24 (2), 203-217.
Questions?
Dana L. Raab, RN, BSN, MS Clinical Research Nurse Practice Leader
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Ctr. [email protected]
513-803-0153
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CV Checklist Activity
Professional Development Log
Elizabeth Ness, RN, MS Nurse Consultant, Education
Center for Cancer Research, NCI, NIH
Professional Development Log
• Tracks: – Continuing Nursing Education – Continuing Medical Education – Academic Education – Publications – Presentations – Volunteer Leadership Service
• Adapted with Permission from Oncology Nursing Certification Points Renewal Option (ONC-PRO)
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Continuing Nursing Education Log Program Date(s) Program Title Provider Accrediting
or Approval
Organization
Contact
Hours/ Length
of Program
Total # of Hours:
Total # of Contact Hours Awarded:
Total # of non-contact hours:
Continuing Medical Education Log Program Date(s) Program Title Provider Accrediting
or Approval
Organization
Contact
Hours/#
Credits
Awarded
Total # of Hours:
Total # of Credits:
Total # of Contact Hours:
Academic Education Log Dates of Course(s) Course Title College or
University
Final Grade
Achieved
Number of Credits
Date of Publication Title of Work/Title of
Publication
Type of Work (e.g.,
book, chapter,
journal, newsletters)
Indicate if lead
Author/Editor; or
number of Co-
authors/Editors
Number of pages or
words (for
newsletters)
Publication Log
Presentation Log Date(s) of
Presentation
Title of Conference
or Program
Title of your presentation(s) Audience Length of your
presentation or
CE awarded for
your part
Total # of Hours:
Dates of Precepting
(From/To)
Name of Institution & Unit
Where Precepting
Completed
Name of Student’s College,
University or Nursing School or
New Hire’s name
Number of Hours
Precepting Completed
Precepting Log
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Volunteer Leadership Service Log
Dates Organization Name of Board/Committee/
Task Force
Leadership Capacity in which you
served (e.g., member, vice
president)
Professional Development Plan
• A method used to measure the on-going competence and lifelong learning
• Tool that • Is relatively easy to use • Recognizes and builds on the fact that most
nurses are already taking advantage of learning opportunities and continuing education
Self Assessment
• What do I need to learn this year?
• What would I like to learn more about this year?
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Identify Learning Activities
• What can I do to learn more about _________?
• What activities, readings, courses or other learning activity could help me learn about _________?
Evaluation
• Was I successful in meeting my learning goals?
• What changes can I see in my knowledge and/or practice?
Thank You & Questions
Elizabeth Ness, RN, MS [email protected]
301-451-2179
