Subject code: NS5334:03

This subject guides healthcare professionals through the process of building a professional portfolio for continuing professional development and career advancement. Key concepts explored include reflective practice, life-long learning, self-assessment and career development within the context of the student's professional practice.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, you will be able to:

• Evaluate the different purposes, types, and components of professional portfolios
• Analyse the relationship between professional portfolios and continuing professional development, standards of practice and career advancement
• Prepare a professional portfolio that illustrates continuous professional learning against an established set of standards and promotes career development
• Assess learning needs and design strategies that foster continual professional development and career advancement relevant to a student's context of practice

Assessment

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This subject forms part of the Advanced Practice, Leadership and Management, and Nurse Education majors in the online Master of Nursing.

Please note, course structure and content are subject to change. For information on all course subjects download the course guide.

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