Fast Facts for Developing a Nursing Academic Portfolio: What You Really Need to Know in a Nutshell

by Wittmann-Price, Ruth

• ISBN13: 9780826120380
• ISBN10: 0826120385
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-01
• Publisher: SPRINGER PUB CO INC

Summary

This book will present the comprehensive nursing guide to preparing a professional portfolio. Designed to highlight the strengths of individual faculty by providing clear guidance on what is required in a professional portfolio, what is particularly important to highlight for specific disciplines and academic roles/levels, all highly illustrated by examples gleaned from seasoned professional faculty experience This book will appeal to all new graduates and aspiring faculty who are considering a switch to academe or are new to this unique professional environment and its demands. This book acts as a guide to help prepare them for the rigors of promotion and tenure by explaining what is expected, how they will be evaluated in relation to other disciplines, what an academic portfolio is and what is required to demonstrate excellence in education at a collegiate level.

Table of Contents

Exemplar Contributors	p. vii
Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Using SBAR to Create Academic Portfolios for Nurse Educators: Recommendations for Achieving Effective Academic Advancement
Situation: Why You Need to Develop Your Academic Portfolio!	p. 3
Background: What Is the Story and Purpose Behind Your Academic Portfolio?	p. 21
Assessment: Assessing the Academic Environment and Your Career Goals	p. 29
Recommendations: Laying the Foundation to Begin the Process	p. 41
The How of Developing Your Academic Portfolio
How to Write a Five-Part Personal Statement	p. 47
How to Showcase Your Teaching	p. 57
How to Showcase Your Research and/or Scholarship	p. 77
How to Showcase Your Service	p. 89
How to Write an Integrative Summary	p. 105
Arrangement and Presentation of Your Portfolio	p. 113
How to Develop an e-Portfolio	p. 119
Examples
Personal Statement for Promotion From Instructor to Assistant Professor	p. 135
Personal Statement for Continuous Tenure	p. 143
References	p. 175
Appendix: Contributors' Biographies	p. 179
Index	p. 185
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