Nursing Document Submission

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Student ID Number *

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Nursing License

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Enter "111-111" if license is pending.

Essay and Video

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

Applicants to your chosen program must submit either an essay or YouTube video, but may choose to submit both if desired.

Essays should be 2 pages, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and 12-point font. Videos should be limited to 3 minutes. 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).

Video - Paste the link to your video here. Make sure your video is marked public!

Applicants to your chosen program are not required to submit an essay or YouTube video. Voluntary submissions are accepted, and we highly recommended that PMHNP and FNP applicants submit both an essay and video.

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

Video - Paste the link to your video here. Make sure your video is marked public!

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Essays should be 3-5 pages, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and 12-pt font.

Address the following:

- Your rationale in selecting the DNP program at UT Tyler. Describe what you hope to derive from the program and your career goals and plans.

- Your area of interest (e.g. advanced clinical practice, administration, education, etc.) and identify a potential clinical problem that you plan to focus on for your DNP scholarly project. Include discussion regarding why you are interested in the clinical problem, its relevance to current society, stakeholders you would collaborate with, and rationale of why the clinical problem needs an evidenced-based practice change. How is the problem relevant to the role of the DNP?

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Submit a 5-10 minute video describing why the applicant wants to pursue a DNP degree, how they describe the difference between the DNP and PhD degrees, how the DNP will be of benefit them professionally, and how the applicant envisions how the DNP impacts healthcare.

Applicants to your chosen program must submit either an essay or YouTube video. Only one is required but both are highly recommended.

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.

Paste the link to your video here. Make sure your video is marked public!

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Submission of a CV/resume is voluntary. 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.

Highly recommended for PMHNP MSN and Cert applicants.

MSN FNP 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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