Build the portfolio in the order of the objectives below. Note: copy these objectives; do not modify or abbreviate wording. Each program objective will have its own section. The
following ten program objectives serve as section headings for each narrative section.
1. Synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts, sciences, and nursing science in understanding global perspectives, stimulating critical thinking,and using current technologies.
2. Make sound decisions in the use of patient information and healthcare technology to design, coordinate, manage, and evaluate nursing care for individuals, families and
populations.
3. Demonstrate clinical excellence to provide caring, compassionate, and culturally appropriate patient-centered care to people in a varietyof settings.
4. Communicate, collaborate, and negotiate effectively to improve patient healthcare outcomes.
5. Exhibit professional values and behaviors as outlined by a professional code of ethics, professional standards, and legal statutes
6. Promote healthy lifestyles through health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention education for individuals and populations.
7. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge and theory into nursing practice.
8. Demonstrate leadership and collaboration within interdisciplinary healthcare partners and professional, political, and/or regulatory organizations to support change in
healthcare.
9. Allocate and manage resources to ensure patient safety and high-quality healthcare.
10. Engage in life-long learning and scholarly inquiry to continue professional careerdevelopment.
