title: Implementation of a professional portfolio: a tool to demonstrate professional development for advanced practice.
abstract: The literature has a gap related to professional development for APRNs. In the United States, many health care organizations use clinical advancement programs for registered nurses, but APRNs are not often included in these programs. If APRNs are included, advancement opportunities are very limited. At CMC, implementation of a professional portfolio resulted in increased satisfaction among APPs regarding their ability to showcase professional growth and expertise, as well as the uniqueness of their advanced practice. Use of the professional portfolio led to improved recognition by APS and organizational leaders of APP performance excellence during the annual performance evaluation, as well as improved recognition among APP colleagues in terms of nominations for honors and awards.
authors.forename: Tracy B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Chamblee
authors.forename: Juanita Conkin
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Dale
authors.forename: Barbie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Drews
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Spahis
authors.forename: Teri
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hardin
mesh_terms: D057179:Advanced Practice Nursing / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D002322:Career Mobility; D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards
keywords: Advanced practice professional; advanced practice registered nurse; professional development; professional portfolio