Developing a portfolio to demonstrate advanced nursing practice RCN ANP Forum

Activity 1 S C O T

Definition “A professional portfolio is a structured collection of different types of evidence that show the individual’s professional goals, competencies, career achievements and continuing professional development activities and experiences.” Andre and Heartfield, 2007: 2

Portfolios for Advanced Practice- why? Employer – governance arrangements Record of CPD (PREP) Personal and professional development tool

Governance (NHS Wales)NHS Wales Master Level Study appropriate to role Keep a portfolio of evidence structured in accordance with agreed Health Board Templates Templates include evidence of problem solving, critical thinking, reflection, clinical updating, leadership, research, and relevant metrics. Portfolio to be available for independent review Must identify competencies appropriate to role and job description Competence must be demonstrably assessed using appropriate tools, evidenced to the portfolio

6 Management Research Clinical Educational Advanced Practice Roles (The Scottish Government/Modernising Nursing Careers) Advanced Practice Toolkit Advanced Practice Toolkit

Advanced Level Nursing: a position statement (DoH 2010)DoH 2010 This document sets out a ‘benchmark’ for ANP comprised of 28 elements clustered under the following four themes (as agreed by expert practitioners): clinical/direct care practice; leadership and collaborative practice; improving quality and developing practice; and developing self and others.

Activity 2 What could you include in your portfolio as sources of evidence in relation to: Clinical practice Education Management and leadership Research

Creating your portfolio: sources of evidence Process tools SCOT Action plan Learning event log Structured reflection Force field analysis Product tools Activities log Learning event log Record of competence Witness statement Records of peer observation DOPS (from RCGP) 360 ◦ feedback Templates available from AANPE web site:AANPE web site

Activity 3 Example: learning event log Clinical Learning event Setting Client’s concern discussed Focus for assessment Rationale for that focus Competence demonstrated Learning achieved and reflection Educational Learning event Setting Presentation Audience and level Rationale for topic Questions/Feedback from delegates Reflection of learning

Activity 4 Action plan How will you use your portfolio?

References Andre K. And Heartfield M. (2008) Professional portfolios: evidence of competency for nurses and midwives. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone. Norman K. (ed.) (2008) Portfolios in the nursing profession: use in assessment and professional development. London: Quay Books. Timmins F. (2008) Making sense of portfolios: a guide for nursing students. Maidenhead: Open University Press.