Nursing Document Submission

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Essay and Video

Please choose your program above to see your essay/video prompts.

Applicants to your chosen program must submit an essay.

Essays should be 2 pages, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and 12-point font. Address the following:

- Explain your reasons for pursuing an advanced practice degree in this particular area.

- Describe an influential role model that has helped shape your decision to pursue this career.

- Where do you see yourself in this role in 5 years?

- How have you prepared for the rigor of graduate study?

Essay - Please limit uploads to .pdf or .doc(x).

Applicants are required to submit an essay!

Essays should be 2 pages, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and 12-point font. Address the following:

- Explain your reasons for pursuing a certificate in this particular area.

- Describe an influential role model that has helped shape your decision to pursue this career.

- Where do you see yourself in this role in 5 years?

- How have you prepared for the rigor of graduate study?

Essay - Please limit uploads to .pdf or .doc(x).

APRN Post-Masters Certificate applicants are required to submit an essay and video.

ESSAY

Essays should be limited to 2 pages, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and 12-point font. Answer the following questions:

- Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years?

- What inspired you to become a nurse practitioner? Please share an example or story related to this.

Essay - Please limit uploads to .pdf or .doc(x).

VIDEO

Videos should be limited to three minutes and should answer the following questions:

- How has your nursing practice prepared a foundation for you to be a successful student and NP? Include what area of specialty you focus in and how many years you have been a nurse.

- Understanding that this is a hybrid online program, what made you choose UT Tyler over other programs? - Many students are surprised at the rigor of this program. Describe how you have/will prepare yourself for the rigor of online learning.

- How do you plan to adjust your work schedule for this program? Keep in mind that, although this is an online program, there are set testing windows, and set clinical requirements that must be completed Monday through Friday.

- What are your expectations of online learning? Please share an example outlining the role of student and faculty.

- Please share an example of leadership, scholarship, volunteerism, and/or other pertinent things about you that you would life for us to know.

Video - Paste the link to your YouTube video here. Only videos that have been uploaded to YouTube may be considered. Please ensure your video is marked public or unlisted!

PhD applicants should submit a 2–4-page essay addressing the following:

·        Motivation for PhD studies

·        Description of general research interest in relation to ONE of UT Tyler School of Nursing’s emphasized areas of research: Vulnerable Populations, Health & Wellness, and Innovations in Practice

·        Professional goals

·        Summary paragraph linking the above bullets to the expected impact of your future work on healthcare

Please limit uploads to .pdf or .doc(x).
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Essays should be 3-5 pages, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and 12-pt font.

Address the following:

- your area of interest (e.g., advanced clinical practice, administration, education, informatics, etc.), why you want to pursue a DNP degree, the rationale for selecting the UT Tyler DNP program, and how it will be of benefit professionally. Identify a problem of interest that could be the focus of an evidence-based approach to healthcare issues emphasized in this program, and describe its relevance to current society, stakeholders with whom you would collaborate, and rationale for why the problem needs an evidence-based practice change.

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Submit a 5-10 minute video describing why the applicant wants to pursue a DNP degree, how it will be of benefit professionally, and a problem of interest that could be the focus of an evidence-based approach to healthcare issues emphasized in this program.

Videos should be uploaded to YouTube and marked public or unlisted. Only videos that have been uploaded to YouTube may be considered. Paste the link your your video here:

Applicants to your chosen program must submit an essay and YouTube video.

ESSAY

Should be 2 pages, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and 12-pt font. Answer the following questions:

- Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years?

- What inspired you to become a nurse practitioner? Please share an example or story related to this.

Please limit uploads to .pdf or .doc(x).

VIDEO

Limit video to 3 minutes and address the following:

- How has your nursing practice prepared a foundation for you to be a successful student and NP? Include what area of specialty you focus in and how many years you have been a nurse.

- Understanding that this is a hybrid online program, what made you choose UT Tyler over other programs?

- Many students are surprised at the rigor of this program. Describe how you have/will prepare yourself for the rigor of online learning.

- Please answer how you plan to adjust your work schedule for this program. Keep in mind that, although this is a hybrid program, there are set testing windows, set on-campus dates (1-2 per semester), and set clinical requirements that must be completed Monday through Friday.

- What are your expectations of online learning? Please share an example outlining the role of student and faculty.

- Please share an example of leadership, scholarship, volunteerism, and/or other pertinent things about you that you would like for us to know.

Video - Paste the link to your YouTube video here. Only videos that have been uploaded to YouTube may be considered. Please ensure your video is marked public or unlisted!

MSN PMHNP: Applicants to your chosen program must submit both an essay and YouTube video.

Essay directions:

2 pages, double spaced, 1” margins, 12pt font. Essays will be evaluated for substance, clarity, organization, and writing ability.

Essay question prompts:

MSN PMHNP:

What has inspired you to choose a career as an PMHNP? Give details about:

Your understanding of the role of the PMHNP.
Describe how you have mastered the RN role and how it has impacted your decision to go into Advanced Practice.
Your specific interest in the clinical specialty to which you are applying
How has your nursing practice prepared a foundation for you to be a successful student and PMHNP
If you are an alumnus of UT Tyler, please state degree and year of graduation in your paper

Please only upload a .pdf or .doc(x) file.

Post-Master's Certificate PMHNP: Applicants to your chosen program must submit both an essay and YouTube video.

Essay directions:

2 pages, double spaced, 1” margins, 12pt font. Essays will be evaluated for substance, clarity, organization, and writing ability.

Essay question prompts:

Post-Master’s Certificate PMHNP:

What originally inspired you to choose a career as an APRN? Give details about:

Describe your role as an APRN or as an MSN without advanced licensure
Your decision to pursue a career as a PMHNP rather than remain in your current advanced practice role
Your specific interest in the clinical specialty to which you are applying
How your nursing practice has prepared a foundation for you to be a successful student and PMHNP
If you are an alumnus of UT Tyler, please state degree and year of graduation in your paper.

Please only upload a .pdf or .doc(x) file.

VIDEO

Limit video to 3 minutes and address the following:

What area of specialty do you focus on and how many years have you been a nurse?
What professional experience has inspired you to pursue this advanced degree/certificate? Please share an example or story related to this.
This is a rigorous hybrid online program that may require synchronous online meetings and/or an occasional in person campus visit. Most assignments have due dates and there are testing windows, with that in mind:
Describe your expectations of online learning, include an example of previous experience and your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the learner and faculty.
Describe how you will accommodate work/family obligations to make completing the program a priority
Describe your ability to use technology and overcome obstacles such as internet access.
Please share an example of leadership, scholarship, volunteerism, and/or other pertinent things about you that you would like for us to know.
What prompted you to choose UT Tyler over other programs?

Video - Paste the link to your YouTube video here. Only videos that have been uploaded to YouTube may be considered. Please ensure your video is marked public or unlisted!

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Submission of a CV/resume is voluntary for this program . If you choose to submit one, please include your academic history, work experience (with particular emphasis on nursing experience), certifications, and any other service or activities you wish to include. You may use our template if desired.

APRN program applicants should possess one year of full-time work experience (earned within the last four years) as a nurse prior to applying. This experience should include direct patient care involving patient assessment and medication administration.

Your CV/Resume should include your academic history, work experience (with particular emphasis on nursing experience), certifications, and any other service or activities you wish to include. You may use our template if desired, and please view our recommended resume guidelines.

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Your CV/Resume should include your academic history, work experience (with particular emphasis on nursing experience), certifications, and any other service or activities you wish to include. You may use our template if desired.

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