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• Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP)
• Family nurse practitioner (FNP)
• Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP)

• Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP)
• Family nurse practitioner (FNP)
• Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP)

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 
• PhD in Nursing 

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited baccalaureate in nursing, be licensed as a registered nurse in New York State, with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 and evidence of successful completion (grade B or higher) of an undergraduate statistics course. Scholastic aptitude as evidenced by previous academic work, motivation, and maturity should be demonstrated. In addition, applicants must provide:

• A personal statement following the guidelines below.
• A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.
• Applicants need 2 letters of recommendation. Letters should be from academic or professional references that can knowledgeably comment on your ability to successfully complete graduate study. Include recognitions and achievements (e.g. licenses, publications, and awards).
• All Official Transcripts: Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to ½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution.

As part of your application to the Nurse Practitioner program at ½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s College of Health Professions, we invite you to submit a thoughtfully written essay. Your essay provides an opportunity to share your unique experiences, motivations, and professional goals, and to help us understand how our program can support your next steps in advanced nursing practice.

Please address all the following in a 500–600-word essay:

1. Identify your intended specialty
   Clearly indicate which nurse practitioner track you are applying to: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
2. Describe how your current nursing experience has prepared you for this advanced practice role
   Reflect on your clinical background and explain how your nursing experiences have prepared you to pursue the AGACNP, FNP, or PMHNP role. Highlight the ways in which you have developed clinical judgment, critical thinking, leadership, or advocacy skills that align with your chosen specialty.
   
   For PMHNP applicants: Please be sure to also include relevant nursing experiences related to psychiatric/mental health care and explain how these experiences will serve as a foundation for your future advanced practice as a PMHNP.
3. Share your future goals as a nurse practitioner
   Discuss the impact you hope to make as an AGACNP, FNP, or PMHNP. Identify a patient population or healthcare issue you are passionate about. Explore how you envision yourself as a nurse practitioner contributing to the profession, community, and healthcare systems to improve health outcomes.

Formatting Guidelines:

• Include your name and a title for the essay
• Length: 500–600 words
• Font: 12-point
• Spacing: Double-spaced
• Format: Submit as a PDF or Word document

Your essay should reflect your voice, values, and vision for the future. We look forward to learning more about your journey and how ½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ can be part of your continued professional growth.

Per credit: $1,585 | Total cost of program: $44,380–$58,645

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