Professional Progress Summary 

Purpose of the Assignment: to guide you through a process of self-reflection and self-evaluation to discover the scope of your personal and professional development while enrolled in the undergraduate nursing program.

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Student Approach to Assignment: I chose to focus on my perioperative and PACU clinical experience because it was the most meaningful part of my semester. It was where I saw the biggest growth in myself as a future nurse. At first, I mostly observed and assisted, but over time, I began to take on more responsibilities like starting IVs and placing straight catheters. This experience helped me connect what I learned in class to real-life patient care. I also improved my critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills. Most importantly, I gained more confidence in myself and my ability to care for patients in a fast-paced environment.

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Reason for Inclusion of the Assignment in the Portfolio: I included this assignment in my portfolio because it shows how much I’ve grown during my clinicals. I learned to connect what I studied in class to real patient care, and I became more confident in my skills. It shows I can give patient-centered care, make safe decisions, work well with the team, and stay calm under pressure. This experience helped me feel more prepared to start my nursing career.

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• Domain 1, 2, 3: Knowledge For Nursing Practice, Person-Centered Care, and Population Health

  • ​(7) Demonstrates clinical reasoning in making clinical or professional judgments.

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• Domain 2: Person-Centered Care

  • ​(6) Communicate effectively with individuals.

    • Page 2, Paragraph 3

• Domain 2, 3: Person-Centered Care, Population Health

  • (9) Implements nursing care practices as appropriate to provide holistic health care to diverse populations across the lifespan.

    • Page 2, Paragraph 2

• Domain 5: Quality and Safety

  • (15) Delegates and supervises the nursing care given by others while retaining accountability for the quality of care provided

    • ​Page 3, Paragraph 1​​

• Domain 2, 3, 5: Person-Centered Care, Population Health, and Quality and Safety

  • (11) Performs therapeutic interventions that incorporate principles of quality management and proper safety techniques.   

    • Pages 2, Paragraphs 2

• Domain 9: Professionalism

  • (41) Apply principles of professional nursing ethics and human rights in patient care and professional situations.   

    • Page 2, Paragraphs 2–3

• Domain 10: Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development

  • ​(33) Explores personal philosophy of nursing and educational goals at the beginning and end of the program

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  • (43) Demonstrates accountability for one’s own professional practice​ 

    • Pages 3–4, Paragraphs 1–2 and 3–4​