Your essay is a personal statement that needs to describe your interest in becoming a nurse practitioner Please write specifically to your chosen concentration: Pediatric Care, Additionally, the essay needs to include an explanation of how you plan to use your education to affect patient outcomes. Below is a basic outline on how to arrange your essay with the key elements to include: I. Introduction II. Interest in becoming a nurse practitioner a. Explain why you chose your specific concentration b. Include any specific experiences if applicable III. Affecting patient outcomes a. Describe how you plan to use your education to impact the patients you will care for and their outcomes IV. Conclusion FORMAT The essay should be written using the following specifics: Times New Roman – 12 Point Font Total of 500 Words (approximately 1.5 – 2 pages) Double Spaced BE SURE TO: Write in a professional, scholarly tone Proof-read your essay Spell check! Include an introduction and a conclusion The use of I, me, my is appropriate Use appropriate grammar and punctuation Address all required parts of the essay (see outline) Assume your reader is new to nursing jargon Avoid the use of a lot of acronyms *Write approximately 2 paragraphs on your interest in becoming a nurse practitioner and 2 paragraphs on your plan to use your education to affect patient outcomes.
