Reflect on strategies that you can pursue in developing portfolios or portfolio elements that focus on academic achievements.

In the realm of marketing, a successful branding strategy is one of the most important contributors to organizational success. A solid branding strategy can help add visibility and credibility to a companys products. Similarly, nurse-scholars can build a personal brand to add visibility and credibility to their work. You can begin building your brand by developing and maintaining an academic portfolio. Such an activity can help share the results of your efforts and contribute to your success. This weeks Discussion asks you to consider and share strategies for building your portfolio. To Prepare: Reflect on strategies that you can pursue in developing portfolios or portfolio elements that focus on academic achievements. Review one or more samples from your own research of resources focused on portfolio development. Required Readings Casey, D. & Egan, D. (2010). The use of professional portfolios for career enhancement. British Journal of Nursing, 15(11), 547552. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2010.15.11.79625 Hannans, J. & Olivo, Y. (2017). Craft a positive nursing digital identity with an ePortfolio. American Nurse Today, 12(11), 4849 https://www.americannursetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ant11-Digital-Identity-1017a-1.pdf Walden University. (n.d.). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Retrieved October 12, 2018, from https://catalog.waldenu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=153&poid=58435&returnto=50327 Smith, L. S. (2011). Showcase your talents with a career portfolio. Nursing, 41(7), 5456. Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases. Spear, M. (2016). Taking charge of your professional growth and development: Where do I start? Plastic Surgical Nursing, 36(3), 100102. Retrieved from https://www.nursingcenter.com/journalarticle?Article_ID=3764611&Journal_ID=496448&Issue_ID=3764599 Thompson, T. L. (2011). Electronic portfolios for professional advancement. Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice, 25(4), 169170. doi:10.1097/NUR.0b013e318222a680 Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.