Completed Essay Questions.

The applicant must provide typed responses to the two essay questions listed below. Each response is limited to a 500-word count or less (about a full page with single spacing) in Times New Roman 12 point font. The applicant must include the applicant ID number generated by the application at the top of each document.

Essay 1: How will you contribute to the mission of the Nurse Corps SP in providing care to underserved communities, and how does this align with your commitment to pursue a career in nursing?

Essay 2: What personal experiences have prepared you to work with underserved populations, such as participation in a federal pipeline program (see Definitions), community service, internships, or experience in rural, frontier, or tribal populations?

If you have successfully completed participation in any federal pipeline programs, please highlight your experiences in the essay responses and consider having a reference from one of the pipeline programs write one of your required letters of recommendation.