1. How and why did you choose a career in nursing?
2. Why do you wish to undertake graduate study and become an FNP (i.e. main areas of clinical study
and/or health issues you wish to pursue, specific focuses within this area, outcomes you wish in
relation to your identified area of clinical study, facilitating your career goals, etc.)?
3. Why are you and this program a good match?
*Note: Suggested length: 3-5 paragraphs; maximum length: 6000 characters.As you work on writing your goal statement, please refer to the goals for the FNP Program below to see how it might a good match:
…to continue your career in an out-patient clinical setting.  You would like to work with people in the community to promote their overall health and wellness, to work in a primary care role, and/or educating patients about maintaining good health.  These are important aspects about becoming an FNP so please make sure to include these items to your goal statement. Additionally, SMU really values diversity and working with underserved/low-income populations.                     Â
Please let me know if you have any questions and/or have completed the checklist and ready to move forward with the application.