Section I: Personal Qualifications
Biographical information (full name, address, e-mail, phone number)
FNP position statement (This is where you state what type of position you are seeking, give a brief summary of your qualifications, and why you are the best choice for the position. Note what assets you would bring to the practice setting.) This could also be considered a cover letter.
Curriculum Vitae – three pages maximum. Ideally 1-2 pages.
Summary of your FNP educational preparation (overview of the curriculum, number of clinical hours)
Membership in professional organizations
Professional presentations and publications
Summation of accomplishments, activities, events
Volunteer activities or past military or civil service
If any of the items do not apply to you, you should keep the headings and write your specific plans for future activities (such as volunteering or publications). Writing only “N/A” can cause you to lose points, so please detail your plans if you have not done actual volunteer work or do not belong to any professional organizations.
Section II: Family Nurse Practitioner Information
Write a statement or essay (1-2 pages) to your future employer with a rationale why hiring the APRN brings added value to their practice
Include supporting data from a research study in promoting the APRN profession to the employer
Review documents from professional organizations, such as the American Nurses Association or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Suggested resources:
AANP Advocacy
American Nurses Association
Buppert (course text)
