Nursing Inspiration Board
1. Inspiration (45 points/30%)
1. Creates a one-page vision board that reflects own inspiration and motivation for becoming a nurse. The format may be a PowerPoint slide, word document, infographic etc.
2. Includes pictures, a collage, a series of quotes, etc. Choose words and images that are meaningful to you. This should be a page that you can post somewhere, perhaps where you study, to motivate yourself as you move forward on your journey to become a nurse.
3. Links the inspiration to your ePortfolio’s “About Me” section.
2. Presentation (65 points/43%)
1. Presents the inspiration to the class.
2. Describes the inspiration and the relationship of the inspiration to being a nurse.
3. Answers the following questions during presentation:,
i. What does your inspiration mean?,
ii. What concept challenged you during this course?,
iii. What has been the greatest lesson you have learned?,
iv. How will what you have learned help you be successful at Chamberlain University?
Nursing Inspiration Board
The vision board includes a collage of meaningful images and quotes. Key elements:
-
Images: A stethoscope, heart monitor, hands holding, Florence Nightingale, a hospital bedside, and a diploma—symbolizing compassion, service, healing, achievement, and the path ahead.
-
Quotes:
-
“Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion.” – Florence Nightingale
-
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi
-
-
Nursing Inspiration Board
-
Personal Words: “Empathy,” “Dedication,” “Healing,” and “Hope.”
This board is designed to hang near the study area as a daily motivator and is linked directly to the “About Me” section of the ePortfolio, describing a personal story of why nursing was chosen.
Part 2: Presentation Overview
What does your inspiration mean?
My inspiration reflects a deep desire to make a difference in people’s lives through compassion and care. It is a reminder of why I chose this path—to be a source of hope and healing for others, especially in their most vulnerable moments.
What concept challenged you during this course?
The most challenging concept was time management and balancing academic responsibilities with personal life. Nursing is demanding, and this course pushed me to grow in discipline and organization—skills vital in clinical practice.
What has been the greatest lesson you have learned?
I’ve learned that nursing is more than technical skill—it’s emotional intelligence, communication, and resilience. The importance of being present with patients, even during difficult times, has been my biggest takeaway.
How will what you have learned help you be successful at Chamberlain University?
This course has given me the foundational tools and mindset needed to thrive—self-awareness, the ability to reflect, and a commitment to lifelong learning. I now understand how to use both inspiration and discipline to persist through challenges at Chamberlain and beyond.
How is your inspiration connected to becoming a nurse?
Each image and quote on my vision board connects to a personal story—whether it’s a family member’s health battle or the admiration I have for nurses I’ve encountered. They all serve as emotional fuel to continue pursuing nursing with purpose and heart.