Letter of Support For Level D and E only

A key component of the application review process is the Letter of Support from a professional colleague. The letter offers essential insight into the applicant’s level of clinical practice. This element of the application packet endorses a nurse’s readiness to advance to Level D or E in the UMHS Professional Development Framework. It provides examples of behaviors as observed and experienced by a chosen colleague. Each letter of support focuses on one of the five Domains:

• Clinical Skills and Knowledge 
• Therapeutic Relationships
• Professional Relationships
• Professional Development
• Advancing Practice through Innovation & Research