Building a nursing digital footprint

A digital portfolio is a collection of a nurse’s growth in much more detail and uniqueness than the traditional paper resume or curriculum vitae that gets 5-15 seconds of viewing time. Having an electronic portfolio creates a visual excerpt into your professional realm. The portfolio can be geared toward students and/or faculty. Research shows that employers conduct an internet search of job candidates before hiring. If that's the case, give them a professionally created portfolio that will increase your chances of getting to land that promotion or job.

And while electronic portfolios are not quite the norm, they are gaining traction quickly, especially as the world increases in virtual meetings, interviews, and remote work and class environments. The task may sound daunting, however, there are many sites that will help design and provide templates, some for free and some for a cost. For faculty members, I've incorporated building a digital portfolio as a course requirement, I can assure you it is not too daunting for the students. We must embrace technological advancements or be looked over.