The New Zealand Nurses Organisation has developed a professional development tool that encourages nurses and midwives to reflect on their practice and professional development.
It is available in both ringbinder (hard copy) and CD-ROM format. Some templates have also been developed to assist you with this process.
Aim of the portfolio
To assist nurses and midwives to produce their own professional portfolio for:
- Accreditation and certification applications
- Clinical career pathway applications, and
- Competence-based practising certificates
- Reflect on their practice
- Identify their strengths, weaknesses and role expectations
Content of the portfolio
Consists of 10 sections which include:
- Job descriptions
- Employment records
- Professional goals and actions
- Continuing education and learning experiences
- Consumer feedback
- Teaching and publications
- Research and projects
- Professional/clinical supervision
- Exemplar writing
See also Privacy, confidentiality and consent in the use of exemplars and journalling - NZNO Guidelines for Nurses and Midwives, available from our Publications Page, under the heading Position Statements (and Guidelines)
Cost
| |
Members |
Non Members |
| CD (includes guidelines and electronic portfolio template) |
$15.00 |
$20.00 |
How to order
Order through our Publications page (credit card payment)
Or complete the portfolio order form and return with payment to:
Office Administrator
NZNO National Office
PO Box 2128
Wellington
Ph: 04 494 8240
Download the portfolio order form (Word 45KB)
Templates
The following self assessment and peer review templates can also be downloaded as MSWord documents to assist you with this task: