Which NP credentials should I list at the top of my resume?

State NP license + national certification (FNP-BC, AGNP, PMHNP-BC, AGACNP-BC) + DEA registration if applicable. Place them on the first line after your name. Hospital ATS configs weigh the credential line above the certifications section — missing one or having a typo kills the match.

How do I get past hospital ATS systems like Workday Healthcare for NP roles?

Mirror the JD's exact wording for population focus ("family medicine" vs "primary care"), credentialing body (ANCC vs AANP), and EMR system. UKG Healthcare and Workday Healthcare are keyword-literal — synonyms like "primary care provider" don't match "Family Nurse Practitioner."

Should I include patient panel size on my NP resume?

Yes. "Managed a 1,400-patient panel with 14 patients/day in a federally qualified health center" out-performs "Provided primary care." Panel size + visit volume signal clinical maturity and are increasingly screened in outpatient JDs.

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