Content Expectations

• • ePortfolio Components (5 Points): Include at least one artifact demonstrating mastery for each of the nine MAED Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs).

• • ePortfolio Design (3 Points): Design the ePortfolio to be professional in appearance. Be sure to exemplify effective and ethical uses of technology so that the ePortfolio logically organized in a visually appealing way.

• • Narrative – Ranking (5 Points): Rank and discuss the importance of each Program Learning Outcome to your individual work setting, including an explanation of each ranking and its value to you in your learning environment or your position. Discuss how you currently use each PLO in your work setting and, if PLOs are not used, discuss ways you might begin to use them in your current or future work setting. If you are unemployed or otherwise do not work in a teaching role, you can either (a) use a previous work location, or (b) imagine the perfect work location (e.g., your dream job), and use that fictional work center to rank and discuss each PLO. The overall goal of this section of the narrative is to rank each PLO according to its importance to you as an educator or potential educator, starting by listing the most important PLO to you first.

• Narrative – Challenges/Solutions (5 Points): Discuss the design and development challenges you experienced while creating this ePortfolio in Pathbrite and explain how you overcame those challenges. If you feel that you did not face any challenges during your design/redesign, please state that there were no challenges and clearly support this statement with a discussion of the details, or reflect and think deeply about your design/redesign process and offer a detailed narrative of how the process excelled. Examples of challenges include: (a) getting accustomed to specific technology to communicate and showcase your learning, (b) difficulty ranking the PLOs, (c) finding creative ways to display your newly learned skill sets, and (d) tying together concepts and theories into one cohesive digital collection. When you explain how you resolved or worked around challenges you need to consider how you became proficient in using various digital tools, how you linked PLOs to your job responsibilities, how Internet searches uncovered new ways to utilize your talents, how peer collaboration produced ways to effectively consolidate multiple concepts and theories in one package, and how ePortfolio examples sparked creative thought.

Written Communication Expectations

• • Page Requirement (.5 points): Include one page per discussion of each of the nine MAED Program Learning Outcomes and a tenth page for the narrative response for a total of ten pages (not including the title and reference pages).

• • APA Formatting (.5 points): Use APA formatting consistently throughout the assignment.

• • Syntax and Mechanics (.5 points): Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.

• Source Requirement (.5 points): Reference three scholarly sources in addition to the course textbook. All sources on the references page need to be used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

eportfolio

Order Description

Portfolio Rationale
On the ‘About this Portfolio’ page you are to copy and paste a rationale explaining what your portfolio is about to your prospective audience and why you have designed and structured it the way you have. The structure of your portfolio is to be supported by a rationale that includes:
1. A discussion of the subject readings on the use and structure of professional portfolios
2. A critique/discussion of sample ePortfolios found by you ) and how they may have influenced the development of your Professional Portfolio
3. Clarification of how position requirements and developmental needs of beginning and experienced registered nurses may have influenced your proposed structure and design
4. Explanation of how the NMBA Continuing Professional Development Registration Standards influenced your structure.

This is an example im giving to make it easy I need something like this ,

This is probably going to be my longest post for Explore yet!
Although the life of a student nurse has “no rest for the wicked”, I have some time off now to reflect on my time at uni so far…
Looking back on it now, it seems amazing to think that I am in my last semester. I wonder at how I have passed so far at all…with relief. From the very first day of 8-6 lectures, my first laboratory dissection of an animal lung and the very first time I gave an injection, it all seems a little blurry. Three years have gone so fast…
With about 7 clinical practicals (pracs) under my belt and some clinical experiences in a few wards, I am still nervous about graduating at the end of this year. In less than a few months, I will no longer be the ‘student nurse’ but an RN (Registered Nurse) and it does kind of scare me!
Over my time, I have done pracs in rehabilitation, vascular, mental health, urology, endocrine, community and I’ll soon go on to another two pracs before the year is up. They have been all interesting in their own ways. Rehab, with a lot of patients from nursing homes who need help with basic activities such as walking and showering (and a lot of manual handling with hoists, slings etc)… Vascular, with a lot of wounds. I thought wounds would gross me out, but no!
I remember a client who had Compartments syndrome on his whole leg and his wound was down to the bone! Every time his heart beat, you could see small flecks of blood coming out and muscle twitching. Gory, but interesting. It was my first time seeing a Vac dressing being done by an experienced nurse and I was amazed. In case you don’t know what a Vac dressing is, or you’re medically inclined, check out the video below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88XHwSty9jw
Mental health was slightly draining but all the nurses I worked with were passionate, kind and helped you get though… Urology saw a lot of cases of prostrate cancer, tumours or prostrate surgery reductions and I remember the first time I assisted with catheter insertions and watched bladder irrigations… Endocrine with diabetic medications and intravenous antibodies… Boy! Going back to that was a challenge, as I had a 6-7 month break between previous pracs… I could go on and on about all the stuff I have been able to learn and have seen during my time as a student.
Although these are only a few of the places I have been, I realise there is a lot more I have not seen and I cannot wait to increase my knowledge and clinical experience when I become an RN. I am beginning to find some routines and know my way around things, but every time I do something procedural I still get a little nervous. I suppose confidence comes with time…
So many things are and have been happening, and this year is coming to an end quite quickly. Soon I will go on another prac, but at the moment the library is starting to feel like a second home to me. I have even had dinner there on a few occasions!
I am relieved to believe that I have nearly finished my degree without one cup of coffee and only a handful of all nighters… Considering how much I am always on campus, I am surprised I don’t have my own ‘private area’, study sign and all. Haha
Right now, I’m busy with several essays and applying for graduate jobs. But I am also looking forward to attending another CLEIMS scenario workshop down at the new Griffith University Health Centre with other health students. The CLEIMS is a great experience as you get to interact with scenarios, with real actors and all, with other multidisciplinary team members. It has been an eye-opener and something I definitely recommended to any second/third year students if they have the chance.
What’s it really like to study nursing? I don’t think I have been asked that question and sometimes, I don’t know how to answer. It has been stressful, yet exciting. You have to stay positive and practice lots. A lot of time sitting and writing essays. But it is worth it in the end, you just need to hang on.
The biggest tip I would give to other nursing students would be, that when you do have some time off, make sure you get involved with uni-life. It’s easy when you’re away for weeks on end because of pracs etc, to get caught up in never-ending exams and essays; to forget about what uni has to offer. It’s a time where you meet new friends, take new opportunities and it’s something that will never be forgotten.
Even if it’s only been a short time, being a part of mentoring and Griffith Mates has really been wonderful. I have gained more friends, tried things I have never done, been able to give back, and have gained slightly more confidence (I hope). Too many nursing students, I feel, don’t get to experience these things because of the stress. Nursing is not for the faint-hearted. It is hard, but worth it if you can keep your head above the water. There may be bad days, such as those when a patient suddenly massively bleeds and you don’t think they will last the night; to the good times, the ones who say thank you because you took the time and effort to talk to them and feeling content because you took the initiative to find things out and prevent things from deteriorating…
This has been a long reflection and I cannot believe my time at Griffith University is coming to an end soon. One more semester to go, so for the next few weeks I will be studying hard but also having a little bit of fun, before the last push. I hope to see you all on campus for International Trivia and the Cultural Gala, before I officially leave uni, never to come back, due to 8 weeks of solid prac…
I look forward to being a 2014 Griffith graduate and can’t wait to see my other fellow nurses on the other side of that stage…

eportfolio

Order Description

Portfolio Rationale
On the ‘About this Portfolio’ page you are to copy and paste a rationale explaining what your portfolio is about to your prospective audience and why you have designed and structured it the way you have. The structure of your portfolio is to be supported by a rationale that includes:
1. A discussion of the subject readings on the use and structure of professional portfolios
2. A critique/discussion of sample ePortfolios found by you ) and how they may have influenced the development of your Professional Portfolio
3. Clarification of how position requirements and developmental needs of beginning and experienced registered nurses may have influenced your proposed structure and design
4. Explanation of how the NMBA Continuing Professional Development Registration Standards influenced your structure.

This is an example im giving to make it easy I need something like this ,

This is probably going to be my longest post for Explore yet!
Although the life of a student nurse has “no rest for the wicked”, I have some time off now to reflect on my time at uni so far…
Looking back on it now, it seems amazing to think that I am in my last semester. I wonder at how I have passed so far at all…with relief. From the very first day of 8-6 lectures, my first laboratory dissection of an animal lung and the very first time I gave an injection, it all seems a little blurry. Three years have gone so fast…
With about 7 clinical practicals (pracs) under my belt and some clinical experiences in a few wards, I am still nervous about graduating at the end of this year. In less than a few months, I will no longer be the ‘student nurse’ but an RN (Registered Nurse) and it does kind of scare me!
Over my time, I have done pracs in rehabilitation, vascular, mental health, urology, endocrine, community and I’ll soon go on to another two pracs before the year is up. They have been all interesting in their own ways. Rehab, with a lot of patients from nursing homes who need help with basic activities such as walking and showering (and a lot of manual handling with hoists, slings etc)… Vascular, with a lot of wounds. I thought wounds would gross me out, but no!
I remember a client who had Compartments syndrome on his whole leg and his wound was down to the bone! Every time his heart beat, you could see small flecks of blood coming out and muscle twitching. Gory, but interesting. It was my first time seeing a Vac dressing being done by an experienced nurse and I was amazed. In case you don’t know what a Vac dressing is, or you’re medically inclined, check out the video below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88XHwSty9jw
Mental health was slightly draining but all the nurses I worked with were passionate, kind and helped you get though… Urology saw a lot of cases of prostrate cancer, tumours or prostrate surgery reductions and I remember the first time I assisted with catheter insertions and watched bladder irrigations… Endocrine with diabetic medications and intravenous antibodies… Boy! Going back to that was a challenge, as I had a 6-7 month break between previous pracs… I could go on and on about all the stuff I have been able to learn and have seen during my time as a student.
Although these are only a few of the places I have been, I realise there is a lot more I have not seen and I cannot wait to increase my knowledge and clinical experience when I become an RN. I am beginning to find some routines and know my way around things, but every time I do something procedural I still get a little nervous. I suppose confidence comes with time…
So many things are and have been happening, and this year is coming to an end quite quickly. Soon I will go on another prac, but at the moment the library is starting to feel like a second home to me. I have even had dinner there on a few occasions!
I am relieved to believe that I have nearly finished my degree without one cup of coffee and only a handful of all nighters… Considering how much I am always on campus, I am surprised I don’t have my own ‘private area’, study sign and all. Haha
Right now, I’m busy with several essays and applying for graduate jobs. But I am also looking forward to attending another CLEIMS scenario workshop down at the new Griffith University Health Centre with other health students. The CLEIMS is a great experience as you get to interact with scenarios, with real actors and all, with other multidisciplinary team members. It has been an eye-opener and something I definitely recommended to any second/third year students if they have the chance.
What’s it really like to study nursing? I don’t think I have been asked that question and sometimes, I don’t know how to answer. It has been stressful, yet exciting. You have to stay positive and practice lots. A lot of time sitting and writing essays. But it is worth it in the end, you just need to hang on.
The biggest tip I would give to other nursing students would be, that when you do have some time off, make sure you get involved with uni-life. It’s easy when you’re away for weeks on end because of pracs etc, to get caught up in never-ending exams and essays; to forget about what uni has to offer. It’s a time where you meet new friends, take new opportunities and it’s something that will never be forgotten.
Even if it’s only been a short time, being a part of mentoring and Griffith Mates has really been wonderful. I have gained more friends, tried things I have never done, been able to give back, and have gained slightly more confidence (I hope). Too many nursing students, I feel, don’t get to experience these things because of the stress. Nursing is not for the faint-hearted. It is hard, but worth it if you can keep your head above the water. There may be bad days, such as those when a patient suddenly massively bleeds and you don’t think they will last the night; to the good times, the ones who say thank you because you took the time and effort to talk to them and feeling content because you took the initiative to find things out and prevent things from deteriorating…
This has been a long reflection and I cannot believe my time at Griffith University is coming to an end soon. One more semester to go, so for the next few weeks I will be studying hard but also having a little bit of fun, before the last push. I hope to see you all on campus for International Trivia and the Cultural Gala, before I officially leave uni, never to come back, due to 8 weeks of solid prac…
I look forward to being a 2014 Griffith graduate and can’t wait to see my other fellow nurses on the other side of that stage…