NUR 674 Professional Portfolio

Personal Mission Statement / Goals

Nursing professionals and leaders work in diverse health care settings, allowing them to handle different roles, including direct patient care, policymaking, patient advocacy, and leadership/management. Effective implementation of these roles requires nurses to work in settings where their values and those of the organization align. This alignment fosters a collaborative practice and ensures a working culture where all team members are inspired to accomplish the same goals that benefit patients (Aronson, 2024). As a growing nursing professional and leader, I always look forward to implementing interventions that address patient needs comprehensively in care environments that are committed to high-quality care, excellence in all dimensions, and progressive improvement.

Personal ethics and values that guide my daily practice include dedication to compassionate care, professional integrity, respecting human dignity, teamwork, and a general practice that adheres to the Code of Ethics for nurses. These ethics and values align with the mission and vision of the health care organization where I intend to work since their application ensures nursing care that responds to patient needs, guarantees patient satisfaction, and fosters excellence in a culture that values continuous improvement in care quality, safety, and other fundamental elements. In the present practicum site (BronxCare Health System), the organization’s mission is to deliver high-quality, accessible care that responds to community needs in a caring environment that prioritizes patient safety and satisfaction (BronxCare Health System, 2025). My ethics and values align with this mission due to their centeredness in addressing patient needs, a goal that is accomplished through compassionate care, integrity, and teamwork.

The organization’s vision is to continually reinforce its leadership role toward accomplishing health excellence and equity. My ethics and values align with this vision since the central focus is excellence, which ensures high-quality care through innovation, positive change, continuous learning, and evidence-based solutions.  This value congruence will be crucial in other workplaces apart from the BronxCare Health System. As Dunning et al. (2021) cited, value congruence enhances job satisfaction, prevents workplace conflicts, and is a critical component of healthy interprofessional relationships that improve patients’ health and well-being. It is the spine of a cohesive work culture that sustains high performance and health care excellence.

Professional Goals

1. Improve technological skills and competencies
2. Develop and enhance critical thinking and communication skills

• Be more proficient in advocacy

1. Advance leadership and change management skills

Plans to Achieve the Goals

Nursing is an evolving profession, underlining the need for staff and leaders to update their skills, values, and perspectives. My professional goals align with the increasing demand for a competent, adaptive workforce that can effectively respond to dynamic patient care and workplace demands. One way of achieving these goals is continuous professional development (CPD) by advancing education, research, and attending conferences and seminars. CPD is pivotal in nurses’ lifelong learning and ensures their knowledge and skills are up-to-date as the changing workplace demands oblige (Mlambo et al., 2021). The second strategy for achieving these professional looks is seeking mentorship. Mentors are more experienced health care professionals who can guide nurses in decision-making regarding leadership, well-being, career advancement, and other areas. The third strategy is participating more in advocacy for patients and nurses. Effective participation requires a commitment to addressing issues affecting patients and nurses, protecting their rights, speaking up for them, and supporting them with resources, information, and other needs..

 

 

References

Aronson, D. (2024). The value of values: How leaders can grow their businesses and enhance their careers by doing the right thing. MIT Press.

BronxCare Health System. (2025). About us/mission, vision, and values. https://www.bronxcare.org/about-us/mission-vision-and-values/

Dunning, A., Louch, G., Grange, A., Spilsbury, K., & Johnson, J. (2021). Exploring nurses’ experiences of value congruence and the perceived relationship with wellbeing and patient care and safety: a qualitative study. Journal of Research in Nursing, 26(1-2), 135-146. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744987120976172

Mlambo, M., Silén, C., & McGrath, C. (2021). Lifelong learning and nurses’ continuing professional development, a metasynthesis of the literature. BMC Nursing, 20, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00579-2

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Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to format a portfolio that reflects your accomplishments, skills, and professional readiness in preparation for future professional interactions.

You can enhance your professional portfolio by providing a space to show how your personal ethics and values align with the mission and vision of the organization where you desire or intend to work. Stating short- and long-term professional goals demonstrates planning and foresight to future employers, while presenting a plan to achieve those goals conveys planning and strategic ability.

Include the following in your portfolio:

• Demographics: Include your name, email, phone number, and any other relevant contact information.
• Personal Mission Statement / Goals: In 500-750 words, describe how your personal ethics and values align with the mission and vision of the health care organization where you intend to work. Include professional goals and your plans to achieve them.
• Education/CEUs, Certifications, and Licenses: Provide documentation of education from accredited universities and colleges, including graduation dates, and any professional certifications or licenses. If you have them, include copies of diplomas, certificates, etc.
• Professional Organizations/Awards or Honors Earned: In addition to any awards or honors earned, list any professional organizations to which you belong and what positions you have held in the organization, if applicable.
• Resume: A short, one-page document of your work experience, education, and professional accomplishments.
• Examples of Work: Provide two examples of your work as either a learner or a professional. (Model of Leadership paper from Week 7 is recommended.)
• Letters of Reference: Include at least one academic and one professional reference.

Each section of the portfolio should begin a new page.

APA style is not required for this assignment, but scholarly writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

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Rubric Criteria

Total55 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Insufficient	3. Approaching	4. Acceptable	5. Target
Demographics Demographics	0 points Demographics, including name, email, phone number, and other relevant contact information are not included.	6.6 points NA	7.26 points NA	7.59 points NA	8.25 points Demographics, including name, email, phone number, and other relevant contact information are included.
Personal Mission Statement/Goals Personal Mission Statement/Goals	0 points A description of how personal ethics and values align with the mission and vision of the health care organization where you intend to work is not included.	6.6 points A description of how personal ethics and values align with the mission and vision of the health care organization where you intend to work is incomplete or incorrect. Listed goals have already been met or require very little effort.	7.26 points A description of how personal ethics and values align with the mission and vision of the health care organization where you intend to work lacks explanation and relevant supporting details. Professional goals are included.	7.59 points A description of how personal ethics and values align with the mission and vision of the health care organization where you intend to work includes explanation and relevant supporting details. Professional goals and a plan to achieve them are included.	8.25 points A description of how personal ethics and values align with the mission and vision of the health care organization where you intend to work includes substantial explanation and relevant supporting details. Professional goals and a plan to achieve them are included.
Education/CEUs, Certifications, and Licenses Education/CEUs, Certifications, and Licenses	0 points Documentation of education from accredited universities and colleges, including graduation dates, and any professional certifications or licenses is not included.	6.6 points NA	7.26 points NA	7.59 points NA	8.25 points Documentation of education from accredited universities and colleges, including graduation dates, and any professional certifications or licenses is present.
Professional Organizations/Awards or Honors Earned Professional Organizations/Awards or Honors Earned	0 points Awards or honors earned, along with any professional organizations and positions, are not included.	4.4 points NA	4.84 points NA	5.06 points NA	5.5 points Awards or honors earned, along with any professional organizations and positions, are included.
Resume Resume	0 points A one-page resume is not included.	6.6 points NA	7.26 points NA	7.59 points NA	8.25 points A one-page resume is included.
Examples of Work Examples of Work	0 points No example of work as a learner or a professional is included.	4.4 points NA	4.84 points One example of work as a learner or a professional is included.	5.06 points NA	5.5 points Two examples of work as a learner or a professional are included.
Letters of Reference Letters of Reference	0 points No academic or professional letter of reference is included.	4.4 points NA	4.84 points At least one academic or one professional letter of reference is included.	5.06 points NA	5.5 points At least one academic and one professional letter of reference is included.
Mechanics of Writing Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.	0 points Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.	2.2 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.	2.42 points Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.	2.53 points Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.	2.75 points No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Portfolio Format	0 points Appropriate format is not used.	2.2 points Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing.	2.42 points Appropriate format is used, although there are some obvious errors.	2.53 points Appropriate format is used with only minor errors.	2.75 points No errors in formatting are present.

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