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Nursing portfolio study: the use in annual performance reviews
Michelle L Capan1, Heather L Ambrose, Marnie Burkett
1Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Pennsylvania 15224, USA. michelle.capan@chp.edu
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|July 24, 2013
Summary
Virtual nursing portfolios help track professional development and accomplishments. These electronic tools proved valuable for annual performance reviews, encouraging continued growth for direct-care nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Professional Development
- Healthcare Informatics
- Staff Education & Training
Background:
- Professional portfolios document staff engagement in education, certification, governance, organizations, and outreach.
- Tracking professional growth is crucial for career advancement and skill enhancement in nursing.
- Electronic portfolios offer a modern approach to managing and showcasing nursing achievements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of virtual electronic portfolios for tracking nurses' professional development.
- To assess the impact of nursing portfolios on performance reviews and professional growth.
- To gather perceptions from both nursing staff and unit directors regarding the value of these portfolios.
Main Methods:
- Nurses utilized a virtual electronic portfolio to log their professional development activities.
- Pre- and post-intervention questionnaires were administered to nursing staff and unit directors.
- Data collected focused on perceptions of the portfolio's value in performance evaluation and professional growth.
Main Results:
- Nursing portfolios were identified as a valuable tool for acknowledging nurse accomplishments.
- The electronic portfolio system facilitated the encouragement of continued professional growth.
- Both staff nurses and unit directors perceived the portfolios as beneficial for annual reviews.
Conclusions:
- Virtual electronic nursing portfolios are effective tools for documenting professional development.
- These portfolios enhance the annual performance review process by highlighting achievements.
- Implementing electronic portfolios supports and encourages the ongoing professional growth of nursing staff.
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