Whether you’re just beginning your nursing career or have been working in the field for years, it helps to put together a professional portfolio. You can keep it updated so that if and when a new employment opportunity or an exciting position opens up, you’ll be ready to apply. To put your nursing portfolio together, gather all of the relevant material, including certifications, evaluations, your health records, college transcripts, and resume. You can also include awards you’ve won, documents showing professional affiliations and conferences attended, and academic writing. These items can then be compiled into something similar to a scrapbook. You can also create a digital portfolio by scanning in the material. Having this professional portfolio will make it easy to present a comprehensive overview of your education and career anytime that you consider a new nursing job.
