Help With Cover Letter

[HeavenBound'17]

Hello,

I am just a few months away from graduation. I am looking for suggestions on how to improve my resume. Please offer any advice that may be helpful. This is my first time making a resume. I plan to call the hospitals and include their name instead of "Hiring Manager". Thanks in advance for your help.

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in the "RN Nurse Residency Program Spring2018" position (#71348BR). I graduate in December 2017 and I anticipate passing the NCLEX in January 2018. My experience as a patient care tech has strengthened myinterest in emergency nursing. My career has taught me flexibility, leadership,and time- management- all of which will contribute to a successful career in nursing.

After thorough research, I know the mission of your hospital resonates with my own values. I believe clinicalexcellence and reverence for others is essential in providing competentholistic care. It is my hope to become part of the team and to uphold the standards which are put in place. Also, I am confident I can bring a positive,compassionate, upbeat attitude to your unit.

Thank you for considering my application for the nurse residency nursing program. I have attached my resume. Although, I would be happy to discuss my personal goals and plans for success in person, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone at ###-###-#### or email at abc@123.

Thank you,

Jane Doe

[HappytobeARNP, MSN, APRN]

This cover letter seems very standard. There's nothing that tells the person reading it why they should select you over someone else. You were a patient care tech? Great! How many patients did you take care of per shift? What type of unit/patients? Were you recognized for anything? Any accolades you can mention? Any awards/recognition in school? I would add more details about why you are the best person for the position. Also watch your spacing in between words. There are at least 3 instances in your cover letter that you combined words.

Be persistent and follow up after you've sent it and especially once you pass the NCLEX. Good Luck and welcome to the wonderful field of nursing. I hope you love it!