Cover letter please revise

[nursing6207]

Dear Human Resources;

I am writing in reference to the recently posted position for a Clinical Nurse at the Cancer Center. I believe my training and experience closely match your requirements and my additional qualification in Oncology Nursing will make me an asset to your nursing staff.

It was in Nursing School while studying Oncology and the many types of treatments that I became interested in Oncology Nursing. I began working at ****** in 2009 as a RN and chose to start my nursing career on *** floor to enhance my knowledge in medical, as well as, Oncology Nursing. While working with patients on **** floor, I have developed a passion in caring for Oncology patients. After building a comfortable foundation to broaden my nursing career, I took the initiative to become certified to administer chemotherapy. This has allowed me to have a greater understanding of the cancer patients we care for on our floor. I am humbled and inspired by the oncology patients I have cared for.

If you give me the opportunity, I will dedicate myself to learning and working hard to maintain your unit's exceptional standards. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Sincerely,

[Devie06]

I am not a nurse yet, but I used to be an English major and I took a few classes on resume and cover letter writing. You repeat Oncology very much. I understand it is the position you want, but repeating the word is kind of boring. Also, your firsr paragraph is very generic, the standard "i believe I possess the qualities you require" etc. I would try to make it stand out. Relay your passion for cancer patients and the steps you have taken to succeed. I could be wrong and nursing is different when writing cover letters, but it is just my opinion.Good Luck!!!

[radmom]

i am writing in response to your recent job posting in which you are seeking a clinical nurse at the cancer center. i am a registered nurse with two years experience working in oncology and i am certain that if given the opportunity, i will be an asset to your organization.

it was in nursing school that i became interested in oncology nursing. (explain what about oncology that peaked your interest – eg.. specific treatments… patient interaction…) . with that in mind, in 2009, when i started my career, i chose to work in a unit that would not only offer me a background in med/surg, but in oncology as well. in (insert year) i became certified to administer chemotherapy.

i have developed a passion in caring for oncology patients and am humbled and inspired by them. i am dedicated to continuing to learn and grow as an oncology nurse and will work tirelessly to maintain your unit’s exceptional standards.

i look forward to hearing from you in the near future. i can best be reached at xxx-xxx-xxxx. thank you for your anticipated consideration.

[nursing6207]

Thank you guys so much for the tips. I have writers block like crazy and have a hard time putting words together to sound good on paper. Maybe this is called ADD :) Thanks again. This helps a lot.