1. Meet with our Coach
(optional)

Our Framework/RSAM coach can assist you in your preparation for advancement in a variety of ways -- you can choose the focus:

• "Getting Started" meeting to learn the advancement
  process from start to finish
• Discussion of overall readiness and decision to apply
• Portfolio preparation -- assistance with any or all portfolio elements
• Interview preparation

This valuable resource is offered as an option for all advancement candidates. Past candidates have found the coach to be very helpful. Request a coach appointment:
Nurse-FrameworkRSAM-Coach
@med.umich.edu

2. Online Porfolio
Application Form

Our online application form collects a comprehensive picture of your nursing practice and how you meet all Framework or RSAM Behaviors.

Start New Application*  

My Advancement Applications*

4/6/22 NOTE: we are experiencing display limitations with run-on paragraph formatting in the form. While this issue is being investigated, a helpful tip for the Comments/Examples text boxes in the Self-Assessment section is to use another program such as Word or Notepad to compose your paragraphs, then copy/paste into the form's text boxes.

*NOTE: application form is available within the UMHS Network or VPN with login only. Never used VPN or working from a personal computer without VPN? For setup help, call HITS! (734) 936-8000.

Simplified application process with built-in automated tools:

• Auto-invite your Clinical Nursing Director and colleagues to complete their parts; upload their submissions within the form
• Self-assessment with dropdown ratings and comments/examples
• Upload required documents (resume, exemplars, etc.) and up to five optional supporting items
• Instructions and resource links throughout the form
• Email notifications

NOTE: Our application form was built using Microsoft SharePoint. Use of a Microsoft browser such as Edge is recommended (not Chrome).

3. Your Central
Committee Interview

Your formal application process includes the scheduling of an interview with a Central Committee Review Panel.

If advanced, the date of submission affects the timing of one's pay raise per the published Framework and RSAM applicant calendars.

Central Committee Interview Guidelines

CNDs: Start New CND Voice Tool or use link from your e-invite
My CND Voice Tools - includes in-progress and previously submitted forms

4/6/22 NOTE: we are experiencing display limitations with run-on paragraph formatting in the form. While this issue is being investigated, a helpful tip for the Comments/Examples text boxes in the Assessment section is to use another program such as Word or Notepad to compose your paragraphs, then copy/paste into the form's text boxes

Optional File Uploads
Miscellaneous - Optional, including work such as copy of poster or other presentation, patient education/staff education materials.

• All documents must be from within the past 1-2 years.
• You may attach a maximum of 5 miscellaneous files.
• NOTE: The Central Committee may not have enough time to review
  these items.
• Take care not to include too much in this section. It is intended to supplement your portfolio rather than become the biggest part of it!