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Issues surrounding professional portfolio development for nurses.

Susan J Bowers¹, Annette M Jinks

¹School of Health, Staffordshire University, Stafford.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)

|March 6, 2004

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Registered nurses face challenges with professional portfolio development, a mandatory requirement for re-registration. Clarity is needed on portfolio meaning, presentation, and evidence requirements for nurses.

Area of Science:

Nursing Professional Development
Healthcare Education
Professional Regulation

Background:

Professional portfolio development is a longstanding requirement for registered nurse re-registration.
Despite its mandatory status, confusion persists among nurses regarding portfolio expectations and implications.
Ambiguity in terminology and unclear presentation guidelines contribute to professional uncertainty.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the challenges and issues associated with professional portfolio development for registered nurses.
To identify areas of confusion and uncertainty in current portfolio requirements for nurses.
To provide insights into the practical application of portfolio development in nursing practice.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive review of pertinent literature was conducted.

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Searches were performed across multiple electronic databases.

Key nursing journals were also hand-searched to gather relevant studies.

Main Results:

The review confirmed that portfolio development is a mandatory re-registration requirement for nurses.
Significant confusion and uncertainty exist among nursing professionals regarding the concept and execution of portfolios.
Inconsistent terminology and unclear expectations for portfolio content and format were identified.

Conclusions:

Registered nurses require clearer guidelines and definitions for professional portfolio development.
Addressing the ambiguity in terminology and presentation expectations is crucial for effective portfolio maintenance.
Enhanced support and education are needed to ensure nurses can meet mandatory portfolio requirements confidently.