MSN-FNP, Letter of Intent to Serve as Preceptor

A nurse practitioner smiling as she signs a Letter of Intent to serve as a preceptor, ready to guide and mentor future healthcare professionals.

I am a master's degree student at ____ University’s School of Nursing in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN-FNP). I am drafting this Letter of Intent to express my sincere and profound aspiration to serve as a preceptor at a clinic or family practice, a requirement to complete the MSN-FNP Program at ____ University.

I focused on your program after thoroughly exploring and examining potential options. I am a perfect fit with ____ at ____ since my interests and mission dovetail precisely with yours. I strongly feel I would learn the most in your rigorous program from my peers, supervisors, teachers, and mentors.

Nurse practitioner students actively engage in a classroom discussion, guided by a healthcare professional, illustrating a commitment to mentorship and education in the MSN-FNP program.

____ School of Nursing has an excellent reputation for producing a diverse body of entrants into the workforce of Nurse Practitioners, serving all over the United States. The MSN-FNP program strongly encourages its students to seek clinical experience during their final year in the locale they hope to settle in and launch their careers. I am contacting you to ask if I can serve your practice and build my nursing skills as a student in your clinic in the spring of 2020. I am particularly drawn to your clinic because of its commitment to patient-centered care and its focus on community health, which aligns with my professional values. I hope to be selected to give my all to your distinguished and rigorous program because ____ is where I hope to build a home and family and where I currently work as a neuro nurse in a fast-paced unit. This experience has equipped me with the ability to handle challenging situations and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and I am eager to bring this expertise to your practice.

Medical professionals discuss preceptor opportunities amidst a busy work environment, exemplifying commitment to training in MSN-FNP programs.

I am great at prioritizing patient care and multitasking. I worked in long-term care for many years, and during this time, I have learned a great deal by observing the care provided by the client’s primary care team, which included a nurse practitioner. This unique experience has left me with an incremental desire to become a nurse practitioner myself. The interactions I witnessed between the nurse practitioner and patients highlighted the vital role that advanced practice nurses play in improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall healthcare experience. I have attached my CV in hopes you would like to see my trajectory and the skills I have developed over the years. Additionally, I have included the course objectives for the clinical work I would like to undertake as a participant in the program. I believe this program will equip me with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this role. I would be happy to provide you with any further information you might need to support my application.