I am working on a good cover letter for my job search for a job in L&D. I was trying to make a good sounding one, not one that is just cookie cutter boring.
I will cut and paste the letter. obviously, i will xxx out any identifying details, and my name/addy/contact info is at the top, but i wont be posting that part of the letter, of course!
please give me honest opinions-i haven't turned in this letter to anyone, as i am trying to perfect it.
thanks
July 9, 2006
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in reference to your RN position listed on xxx's website for the full time Labor and Delivery RN, for the shift of 7a-7p. I am extremely interested in becoming a member of your team.
I think I would make a wonderful addition to your nursing staff. As you can see in my resume, I am a May 2005 nursing school graduate and have worked in the cardiac surgery progressive care unit ever since. Although this is not obstetrical in nature, I believe that my experiences here will qualify me for this position.
Working in a fast paced unit, I have learned to adapt quickly, make quick decisions, manage busy patients, do extensive patient and family teaching, work with patients who have the ability to "go bad" at any time, all of which I think would also be applicable in the obstetrical setting.
I am a quick learner, enjoy learning new things on the job, do not shy away from difficult assignments, and have a knack for relating to patients and their families.
I have always wanted to work in labor and delivery, since my rotation through your L &D department in nursing school. If you were to offer the job based on enthusiasm/excitement alone, I'd be the nurse for you!
If you hire me, I will dedicate myself to learning all I can, and working hard to maintain the high standards you set for your unit.
Again, my current experience is not OB, but I hope that my great performance at my current job, my accomplishments (as noted on resume), references, my being a current xxx employee, and my sheer excitement and desire to become a Labor and Delivery nurse will help you come to same conclusion that I already have: I am the right nurse for this job.
Thank you,