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Thank you @Nurse SMS for the great example! I'll work on cutting it down again and will post the results.

Here is the updated version Dear XXXX’s Hiring Team, To begin, helping patients reach their potential is a passion of mine. I was born 8 weeks premature and given a grim prognosis. Fortunately, the amazing nurses and neonatologists in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit helped me thrive in the face of adversity. Growing up, I wanted to touch people’s lives in the same way. As a recent graduate from the XXXX with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, this position with XXXX Hospital piqued my interest. After reviewing the position requirements, I am confident that my qualifications and personal strengths align with your needs and goals. Here is a snapshot of what I have to offer: Compassionate Pediatric Private Duty Nurse and former Newborn Hearing Screener with experience in ventilator, tracheostomy, CPAP, and g-tube care in pediatric patients. Extroverted and personable communicator that excels at communicating both clearly and professionally with co-workers, management, and patients. Thrives in high-stress environments by utilizing critical thinking skills to find solutions and achieve results.Focused and diligent when managing workloads and accurately prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.Knowledgeable about cultural competency as displayed through multiple study abroad trips. My academic, extracurricular, and previous work experiences have honed my abilities in evidence-based practice and holistic patient-centered care. They contributed to the development of my patient assessment, medication administration, and teamwork skills. These traits will provide a solid foundation for the Registered Nurse position at XXXX. I am determined to be a valuable contributor to your organization’s mission of giving patients an unrivaled healthcare experience. Please take a moment to review my enclosed resume. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to speaking with you in person. Sincerely, _Ember2nursing_, BSN, RN

Thank you for your reply. This is the part that I'm mostly confused about. I had another cover letter that stated skills, didn't restate my resume etc. but others were saying that it wasn't personal enough. Are the points were I go into detail about my experiences sufficient, or should I cut them out and go more towards skills?

Hello everyone! New grad RN here still trying to perfect my resume and cover letter. I acknowledge that this is on the longer side and I really need some help on what to add/cut. All critiques are welcome! If anyone is interested in quickly reviewing a resume, please feel free to message me. Thank you. Dear Hiring Manager, I am honored to be writing to the wonderful staff at XXXX for the Registered Nurse position. A Registered Nurse advocates for the well-being of all patients by providing tremendous patient-centered care. Excellent critical thinking skills, the ability to thrive on an interdisciplinary team, and exceptional communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds are important traits for an RN to embody. This opportunity called out to me because the position, as described, is a perfect match with my skills. Here is a snapshot of what I have to offer: Baccalaureate-prepared applicant able to sustain the mission of XXXX Hospital by giving patients an unrivaled healthcare experience and living by XXXX valuesFormer Newborn Hearing Screener who displayed professionalism by performing screens, according to XXXX protocol, with no direct supervisionOver 740 hours of clinical experience completed and over two years of experience volunteering in healthcare settings, including XXXXX Children's HospitalTo begin, helping patients reach their potential is a passion of mine. I was born 8 weeks premature. The amazing nurses and neonatologists in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit helped me thrive in the face of adversity. Growing up, I wanted to touch people’s lives in the same way. Throughout my time at XXXX, my clinical experience provided a stable basis for amazing patient interaction and competent nursing care. My involvement as a volunteer at XXXXl Children’s Hospital and my other volunteer opportunities, such as fundraising for Neonatal Intensive Care Units in XXXX, make me a great addition to your team. They show my giving personality and devotion towards children growing to reach their potential. Furthermore, as a Newborn Hearing Screener, I was awarded the opportunity to strengthen my communication skills, develop Cerner experience, improve interdisciplinary interaction, and display professionalism in the healthcare environment. As an independent screener, confidence, compassion, and reliability are vital traits we possess to aid in providing the best service to families and their newborns. My priority for this job at XXXX is to guarantee that these acquired skills from my previous experiences are applied to the care of each patient and their family. My enclosed resume outlines further details of my accomplishments. Please contact me if you would like to schedule an interview or have any questions about my skills or experiences. I look forward to an in-person meeting to discuss further how I can make a positive contribution to the XXXX community. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with and learn from you and your talented team.

Hi everyone, Like many New Grads, I am applying to New Grad Residency programs to get into my desired unit (NICU). I had a couple questions, and was also wondering if I could email/message my resume and cover letter for people to look over and hopefully give me advice on how to enhance it so I stand out from the crowd. On to my dilemma. I recently started a private duty job with a pediatric patient. I have received training on vents, trachs, gtubes, etc. Also, I have had hands on experience with these devices with the child I'm caring for. It is 2 days a week at night and I have always been honest with my employer and family that I am actively looking for a full time position in a hospital. I really love the position, and want to keep it with a full time job, but I realize with orientations/preceptorship that I would probably on another person's schedule. I don't want to take myself out of the running by stating that I am not available to work those nights. Should I put this on my resume or leave it off? Putting it on will show that I have experience with these devices and the pediatric population, but I don't want them to think that I am quickly dropping this family or that I am not as available as other applicants. What should I do?

Hello! I recently did an endorsement application in Illinois and I got my permanent license in 3 weeks. From what I hear, I am an anomaly. You will receive your official license, as well as your temp license, from this process.

From my experience, long commutes can quickly get exhausting and lead to burnout before you even get to work. I live up north and worked nights. It was a disaster during winter. As someone previously stated, you will probably arrive to work closer to 6-630pm and not leave until about 730am or later. So on top of a 13-14 hr shift, this is rush hour and prime time for accidents etc. My normal commute was 1 hr, but there were few times working nights that I made it under 2 hrs. So that was 4 hours lost on consecutive shifts during SUMMER only. Days are different, and you will probably have slightly better luck with traffic. Not to scare you, as we are different and you could handle the commute just fine, but I agree with others to either rent a place closer for your shifts or find something where the commute is a little easier, for sanity and some sleep lol.

Congrats to everyone who got an interview/position! Would anyone please be able to send me the information to contact HR? I have a few questions that aren't answered through the website. Thanks!

I appreciate the replies to my topic. I definitely have a lot to think about. For now, I will probably just keep the single-state and wait until I move back down to update it. Thank you ?

Hello! I am wondering if anyone can give me additional information on how to apply for a multi-state license. Currently, I am licensed in the state of Florida (a compact state) but my permanent state of residence is in Illinois (a non-compact state). Since I went to school in Florida, my advisor and I determined that it would be easier to obtain a Florida license and obtain an Illinois license through endorsement. Most of my time in Florida was spent in different dorms, so I kept my drivers license, W2s, voters registration, and tax returns registered to my Illinois address. Therefore, my license in Florida is single state. I am hoping to now apply for a multi-state update. This is where most of my questions come in. Recently a family member has moved to Florida and I am considering changing my drivers license address to theirs while still residing in Illinois. It is my mindset that since I already have the Florida license, it would be beneficial to apply for multi-state licensure because I do want to do travel nursing in the future. Has anyone been in a similar situation, or has tips to get this update? At time of license renewal, will I have to show my address and proof of residency again? My family might consider moving to a new state, so it would be discouraging losing the compact capabilities at renewal time. Has anyone submitted fingerprints from out of state to a Florida Livescan facility? Thank you for any information you can give!

Hello! I am wondering if anyone can give me additional information on how to apply for a multi-state license. Currently, I am licensed in the state of Florida (a compact state) but my permanent state of residence is in Illinois (a non-compact state). Since I went to school in Florida, my advisor and I determined that it would be easier to obtain a Florida license and obtain an Illinois license through endorsement. Most of my time in Florida was spent in different dorms, so I kept my drivers license, W2s, voters registration, and tax returns registered to my Illinois address. Therefore, my license in Florida is single state. I am hoping to now apply for a multi-state update. This is where most of my questions come in. Recently a family member has moved to Florida and I am considering changing my drivers license address to theirs while still residing in Illinois. It is my mindset that since I already have the Florida license, it would be beneficial to apply for multi-state licensure because I do want to do travel nursing in the future. Has anyone been in a similar situation, or has tips to get this update? At time of license renewal, will I have to show my address and proof of residency again? My family might consider moving to a new state, so it would be discouraging losing the compact capabilities at renewal time. Has anyone submitted fingerprints from out of state to a Florida Livescan facility? Thank you for any information you can give!