PORTFOLIO
ASSIGNMENTS
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NURS 2158 Nursing Process I
Portfolio Assignments
The following are your Portfolio Assignments for NURS 2158. You are to obtain a binder to keep
these assignments in as they are completed. You will be expected to keep up with all Portfolio
Assignments throughout the year. At the end of the year you will be asked to submit a complete
portfolio with all three semesters represented. The portfolio reflects your entire time in school. The
basic assignments required will be given each semester, you may add other work that you feel is
reflective as well. You will receive points for each assignment. The points will be counted as a
homework grade at the end of the semester. To receive the points you must be passing this course
with a 79% or better on unit/comprehensive exams.
Assignment #1
Due January 31st (20 points)
Following APA guidelines, write a one page synopsis regarding your view of the process of
transitioning from the role of LPN to RN. Use correct grammar and spelling. This paper must be
typed and double spaced. Use file exchange on Portal to submit your paper.
Assignment #2 Variable Due date (10 points)
Develop a concept map regarding an assigned concept. The concept map will be due at the
beginning of the class. You are expected to be able to discuss your findings in front of the class.
Your concept map will be displayed during class for discussion. The concept map needs to be on
an 8x11 or 11x14 paper. It is strongly encouraged that you review your concept map with your
instructor at least one week before it is due for you to receive feedback and the possible need for
changes. You may work as a team of 2 to complete this project.
Assignment #3 Due February 6th, February 27th, March 6th(10 points per set for total of 30
points)
Complete 200 NCLEX style questions for each of the due dates listed. You must make at least a
79% on each set of questions and you must take at least 100 questions at a time. Print off your
results only and hand into the instructor. You may not finish all of the 600 questions at one time.
Two points will be deducted for each day the questions are late.
Assignment #4 Due April 19th (10 points)
Complete Pediatric assessment and concept map. See assignment instructions under pediatrics
portion of the syllabus.
Assignment #5 Variable Due Dates
The following ATI exams are to be completed by the due date listed. They are practice exams but
you must score at least a 79% on each exam. You may take them more than one time. The
exams are worth 5 points each.
Due Date
January 30
February 13
February 20
February 27
March 6
May 1
Exam
Critical Thinking Entrance Exam
RN Fundamentals On-Line Practice Exam (choose 1 of 2 available)
Targeted Medical-Surgical 2010 Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid Base
Targeted Medical-Surgical 2010 Respiratory
Targeted Medical-Surgical 2010 Cardiovascular
RN Nursing Care of Children On-Line Practice (choose 1 of 2 available)
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Possible Concept Map Topics for the Med-Surg portion of 2158
1. Safety Due January 23th
2. Abnormal Assessment findings (choose one abnormal assessment finding such as
tachycardia) Due January 30st
3. ABG’s (focus on nurses role in interpretation and interventions)Due February 20th
4. Abnormal Electrolytes (choose one to expand on) due February 20th
5. Inadequate Oxygenation Due February 24th
6. Shock - Due February 24th
7. Disaster Preparedness (choose an aspect of disaster planning to expand on) Due February
27th
8. Inadequate Perfusion Due March 6th
9. Prioritization of Care Due March 6th
Hints for Clinical Portfolios
1. Keep up with your work. Prepare a 3 ring binder to keep all of your assignments
in for the semester.
2. Be organized. Keep this sheet in the front of your binder as a reference.
3. Check Due Dates. It is your responsibility to turn in the work on time. Points will
be deducted for lateness.
4. Be able to present your completed Portfolio at the end of the semester to your
instructors.
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Grading Rubric for Concept Map Assignment
Student Name (s)______________________________________________________________
Topic _____________________________________________________________________
If you score poor on more than two categories then you will receive a failing grade for this
assignment.
Topic
Organization of
Content
Excellent
Content
demonstrated
clear
organization of
content – able to
follow
relationships
easily between
concepts
Good
Content
demonstrated
fair organization
of content – able
to follow
relationships with
moderate ease
between
concepts
Eye appeal
Very eye
catching – used
color and shape
to enhance
concepts
Established
Relationships
between
concepts
Clear and
appropriate
demonstration of
relationships
between
concepts
Presentation was
presented
professionally –
both in
appearance and
speech
Moderately eye
catching – used
some color and
shape to
enhance
concepts
Fair
demonstration of
relationships
between
concepts
Professionalism
Critical
Reasoning (CR)
Pass
Presentation
demonstrated
clear CR and
stimulated class
discussion
_____________________
Presentation
could have been
more
professional –
contained some
aspects of
professionalism
Presentation
demonstrated
some CR and
class discussion
Poor
Content
demonstrated
poor
organization of
content – not
able to easily
follow
relationships
between
concepts
Poor eye appeal
– lacked color
and shapes to
enhance
concepts
Poor
demonstration of
relationships
between
concepts
Presentation was
poorly presented
– lacked
preparedness
and quality
Lacked CR and
did not stimulate
class discussion
Fail ______________________
Instructors Signature ___________________________________________
Date __________________________
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