Critique New Grad Cover Letter

onajourney · Nov 2, 2016

[COLOR=#000000]Hello! I am graduating in May and have been working on my cover letter. I'm applying out of state so I really want to wow them with my cover letter and resume. I've tailored this letter below to a specific hospital based on their mission and values. Any advice is much appreciated. [/COLOR]

Name

Address

Name

Hiring Manager

Address (1)

Address (2)

Dear Ms. Hiring Manager (insert last name),

It is with great interest that I submit my application for the New Graduate Residency Program offered at (hospital). I am currently working toward my BSN at (College) in (City, State). I will be graduating with honors in May 2017 and on June 3^rd I will be taking the NCLEX. (Hospital)'s commitment to providing quality patient care, advocacy, learning, and innovation resonates with me.

While completing my pre-requisites for nursing school, I was a volunteer advocate for (Organization), a non-profit organization that serves victims of sexual violence. As an advocate, I was responsible for answering our 24/7 crisis hotline and accompanying rape victims to the emergency room. It was my goal to give each client encouragement, compassion, and a sense of safety. The time I spent with this organization prepared me to create therapeutic relationships with my patients.

Clinical rotations and employment as a Nurse Associate at the (Hospital) on a (Department) ICU sparked my interest in critical care nursing. I have enjoyed learning about complex pathophysiology, high acuity monitoring, and critical thinking skills. I value teamwork and effective communication with healthcare professionals to better patient outcomes. Emphasis on patient safety and satisfaction is of great importance to me.

I look forward to meeting with you to discuss my qualifications for (Hospitals) New Graduate Residency Program. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (Number). Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the potential opportunity for employment at (Hospital).

Sincerely,

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(Name)