title: Curriculum vitae: An important tool for the nurse practitioner.
abstract: Advanced practice nurses (APNs) should maintain a curriculum vitae (CV) that comprehensively reflects the individual's work and professional accomplishments. This article guides APNs through best practices for development of a CV. Tips are offered to help guide the content, format, and maintenance of the CV.
authors.affiliation: College of Graduate Nursing, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California.
authors.forename: Rodney W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Hicks
authors.affiliation: DNP Program, College of Nursing, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey.
authors.forename: Mary Ellen E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007586:Job Application; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000592:standards*
keywords: Professionalism; education; scope of practice; self-efficacy