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NPAS Guide for Internal Applicants 3

Application and Promotion Process: Internal Candidate

1. Completing the Intent to Advance

Candidates should submit an Intent to Advance form to their manager 2 to 6 months before application
and portfolio submission for the CN III or CN IV position.
The Intent to Advance form may be submitted to the manager even if a position is not currently posted in
iNFOR.

When reviewing the Intent to Advance, the manager and applicant will discuss readiness for advancement
and create a plan for any necessary professional development.

The nurse manager will keep a copy of the Intent to Advance form in the employee’s file. The employee
will keep the original and include it in their professional portfolio.

2. Building the Portfolio

After submitting the Intent to Advance, the candidate should begin assembling their portfolio and working
on any professional development plans discussed with the manager.

The professional portfolio for CN III/CN IV must include:
• Intent to Advance form
• Cover Page with manager and director signature
• Portfolio Application
• LMS transcript for the last 12 months
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Self-assessment essay
• 2 Recommendations to Advance from nursing colleagues
o For CN IV applications, 1 of the recommendation must be from the hiring manager.
o Additional letters of recommendation from nursing or interprofessional colleagues may
be included, as desired.
The NPAS committee offers several resources for support in building the portfolio. Contact the committee
chair, your service line representative, or visit the NPAS SharePoint site for more information about:
• NPAS Nursing Professional Portfolio Class
• Individual coaching and one-on-one support
3. Applying in iNFOR

Once the position is posted, interested candidates will complete the application in iNFOR. Applicants
must submit their completed portfolio to the manager within 7 days of applying in iNFOR.

The hiring manager will review submitted portfolios for completeness and verify the portfolio reflects the
Standards and Behaviors of the position.
NE/HR Recruitment will screen completed iNFOR applications based on the minimum requirements for
the job class including professional certification and educational requirements.

UNC Medical Center Nursing Professional Advancement Committee 3.2021