Transforming doctoral education through the clinical electronic portfolio

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Leadership

Background:

• The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal degree preparing expert clinicians.
• DNP education emphasizes leadership, evidence-based practice, and systems management.
• Electronic clinical portfolios (e-portfolios) are valuable tools in doctoral education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development process of an e-portfolio for DNP students.
• To provide guidelines for the successful implementation of e-portfolios.
• To outline methods for evaluating the effectiveness of e-portfolios in DNP programs.

Main Methods:

• Development of a structured e-portfolio framework.
• Integration of core DNP competencies into portfolio requirements.
• Establishment of implementation and evaluation guidelines.

Main Results:

• The e-portfolio effectively showcases individual student experiences.
• It provides an objective measure of student achievement.
• It demonstrates the integration of doctoral competencies within specialties.

Conclusions:

• E-portfolios are essential for DNP students to demonstrate mastery.
• Successful implementation requires clear guidelines and evaluation strategies.
• E-portfolios enhance the assessment of advanced nursing practice skills.