NSG 7220 Week 5 Project Midterm Evaluation of Clinical Logs

Week Five

Week five’s practicum duration offered a chance to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to nursing practice. Therefore, week five focused on the formulation of a career portfolio and resume. It was an enriching experience to explore the fine details of a resume and career portfolio and also know when one should be used and at what instance. Week five also involved various activities key to the achievement of the practicum objectives. The activities undertaken include:

• Exploring relevant sources that can be used in formulating good-quality resumes and portfolios.
• Peer discussions regarding formulated resumes and incorporating important points that can be used to make the resume better.
• A discussion with the preceptor on what should be included in the resume and how to make better portfolios that tell a complete story about an individual.

The major objective of focus during week five was to translate research findings into evidence-based practice at the individual and healthcare system levels. It is important to note that efforts to explore the topic of interest further were still made during this week.

As part of the week’s experience, I embarked on exploring various research aspects as well as research regarding UTIs and antibiotic stewardship that has been translated into practice to help enhance patient outcomes (Dang et al.,2021). I also formulated a resume, which I posted on the discussion board in an effort to obtain constructive feedback from my peers.

Indeed, it was evident that it is important to update a portfolio as frequently as possible and also include the most relevant information in a resume when applying for a position. Therefore, this week was particularly important to me in terms of professional development and focus to ensure that I am in a position to formulate a document that shows my detailed professional journey, expertise, skills, and future aspirations.

As part of the reflection, week five was arguably one of the most important weeks, as relevant information regarding professional development was explored. It offered an opportunity to learn about the specifics of curriculum vitae, resume, and career portfolio and when to submit which. This week’s experience also closely relates to the South University pillars of nursing, such as professionalism, critical thinking, holism, communication, and caring.

Again, it was important to learn how to communicate with potential employers by formulating professional documents that clearly tell my story and let others know about my education, expertise, experience, and achievements.

Conclusion

This week’s project assignment explored the achievements made from week one through week five. Therefore, important aspects have been explored, such as an overview of clinical and scholarly activities accomplished during the five weeks, a commentary, and evidence of progress toward achieving specific course objectives and reflections. All the weeks played important roles in enhancing knowledge and skill acquisition.

References

• Ahmad, M., & Khan, A. U. (2019). Global economic impact of antibiotic resistance A review. Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance, 19, 313-316. https //doi.org/10.1016/j.jgar.2019.05.024