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Nurse Practitioner III Professional Advancement Program

The Nurse Practitioner Professional Advancement Program recognizes the Nurse Practitioner III as a clinical expert who demonstrates excellence through advanced clinical practice, education and leadership. The purpose of this role is to encourage nurse practitioners to become nursing leaders through participation in clinical care, research, education and service to UCLA Health.

NP III designation is reviewed every three years, as outlined in the documentation, below.

Toolkit

Initial Application

Applications are accepted two periods each year: March 1st through March 31st, and September 1st through 30th.

  • NP III Initial Guidelines for Promotion
  • NP III Professional Matrix with Documentation
  • NP III Cover Sheet - Initial Application

Three-Year Review

  • NP III Guidelines for Review of Designation
  • NP III Professional Matrix with Documentation
  • NP III Cover Sheet - Three Year Review

Additional Resources

  • NP III Selection Committee Nomination Submission Form - (applications currently closed)
  • NP III Exemplar Application - UCLA
For questions or concerns, contact:

Lora Johnstone, MS, NNP-BC
Director of Advanced Practice Providers
310-267-5972

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