Help with Cover Letter for Hem/Onc Position

[This Won't Hurt Much]

I am looking to get hired (an interview to start with) for a Hem/Onc position in a very competitive hospital. I have lost several people I love to cancer and believe that this is the area I should be in. I believe that there is still hope and opportunitites to champion the patient and their families throughout this diagnosis no matter what the prognosis may be. I want to support each individual decision to help patients with their right to continue to fight their battle or to accept a diagnosis and be as comfortable as possible with their remaining time.

I have been a med-surg nurse for about two years now and want to develop a great cover letter that is different than a standard letter, something that helps me stand out. I think including some of what I've stated above could be helpful, but I also don't want to seem to "mushy". Everyone I know says that I would be a great chemo nurse, but I need to include the clinical aspects in a cover letter, too. I would greatly appreciate any advice anyone can offer. Thank you!

[iluvivt, BSN, RN]

Somehere in that cover letter you can state your passion for the speciality. I think its better in an interview to give more detail if you are asked. You must also state your strong desire to keep on learning and growing professionally. This will be a new speciality for you so you will have to convince someone why they should hire you as opposed to someone that may apply with more experience. sometimes it is just dumb luck that you get a position that you want...but with so many RNs competing for jobs I think its better to be prepared. Find out what it is you need prior to interviewing and what your plans are to get there. You may know this already but get the details. I know when I interview I always want to know.....why this position? I like to make certain they are drawn to the speciality and not just the hrs...pay..and benefits...that way I know they have passion..and when people have that..they work hard and are excited to come to work...you convey that to me..and I say yes....lets take a chance...I would rather train someone with a good attitude..with passion and good communication skills then take a trained...passionless difficult person.