Introduction 

This portfolio demonstrates how my understanding of wellness, professional identity, and nursing practice has grown throughout the semester. By exploring five course topics that shaped my learning, I was able to connect classroom concepts with real experiences from my personal life, workplace, and developing nursing identity. Each topic is supported by scholarly research and paired with artifacts that capture how I apply these ideas in meaningful ways. Together, these reflections highlight the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, values, healing environments, and communication in providing safe and compassionate care. This project shows how I am actively becoming a more grounded, resilient, and patient-centered future nurse.