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Hello to everyone here on this site. I need some advice or feedback if anyone has the time to look at my cover letter that I just wrote. I am an RN graduate with no prior experience except 2 years working as a medical tech for the Navy. I feel like it is ok for a first draft but don't know if it is what a nurse manager or HR is looking for, any thoughts??? Thank you for taking the time. :) Dear XXX: I am writing you today because of my sincere interest in becoming a nurse on your Medical-Surgical floor at XXX hospital. After researching many different hospitals in southern Florida your hospital caught my eye because of "XXX". I understand what it takes to be a successful nurse on a medical surgical floor and that is being able to prioritize, working with a multitude of patients, and being able to handle stressful situations with a clear mind. I know the importance of following protocol and working well with a team and within the chain of command. I have a sincere compassion for the wellbeing of my patients and a strong desire to not only learn but to eventually serve as a mentor and give back to others. What sets me apart from others is my strong work ethic, ambition, and drive for excellence which is why I believe I would make a valuable addition to your team. I want to thank you for taking the time to consider me as a candidate at XXX and I look forward to following up with you next week. Respectfully yours, XXX

Hello to everyone here on this site. I need some advice or feedback if anyone has the time to look at my cover letter that I just wrote. I am an RN graduate with no prior experience except 2 years working as a medical tech for the Navy. I feel like it is ok for a first draft but don't know if it is what a nurse manager or HR is looking for, any thoughts??? Thank you for taking the time. :) Dear XXX: I am writing you today because of my sincere interest in becoming a nurse on your Medical-Surgical floor at XXX hospital. After researching many different hospitals in southern Florida your hospital caught my eye because of "XXX". I understand what it takes to be a successful nurse on a medical surgical floor and that is being able to prioritize, working with a multitude of patients, and being able to handle stressful situations with a clear mind. I know the importance of following protocol and working well with a team and within the chain of command. I have a sincere compassion for the wellbeing of my patients and a strong desire to not only learn but to eventually serve as a mentor and give back to others. What sets me apart from others is my strong work ethic, ambition, and drive for excellence which is why I believe I would make a valuable addition to your team. I want to thank you for taking the time to consider me as a candidate at XXX and I look forward to following up with you next week. Respectfully yours, XXX

Hello to everyone here on this site. I need some advice or feedback if anyone has the time to look at my cover letter that I just wrote. I feel like it is ok but don't know if it is what a nurse manager or HR is looking for, any thoughts??? Thanx for taking the time. :) Dear XXX: I am writing you today because of my sincere interest in becoming a nurse on your Medical-Surgical floor at XXX hospital. After researching many different hospitals in southern Florida your hospital caught my eye because of "XXX". I understand what it takes to be a successful nurse on a medical surgical floor and that is being able to prioritize, working with a multitude of patients, and being able to handle stressful situations with a clear mind. I know the importance of following protocol and working well with a team and within the chain of command. I have a sincere compassion for the wellbeing of my patients and a strong desire to not only learn but to eventually serve as a mentor and give back to others. What sets me apart from others is my strong work ethic, ambition, and drive for excellence which is why I believe I would make a valuable addition to your team. I want to thank you for taking the time to consider me as a candidate at XXX and I look forward to following up with you next week. Respectfully yours, XXX

yes i agree also but was just wondering because many hospital and other rn postings i have seen have been saying "acls required" or acls preferred" so i wasn't sure if it would hurt me not having it. thank you.

ruby, thank you for your input. i understand what you are saying but i think my sitation is a little different. i graduated rn school almost 3 years ago and have only officially become an rn 1 month ago due to personal family issues. i have no experience as an rn and only have my bls certification. i am at a huge disadvantage when it comes to trying to find work as an rn and thought that getting my acls might help my chances a litte. any thoughts?

This is great advice for nurses that have experience behind their belt but what about a graduate nurse whose only experience occurred in the clinical setting?

This is great advice for nurses that have experience behind their belt but what about a graduate nurse whose only experience occurred in the clinical setting?

Regarding the comment that "the VA hospitals are always hiring" I have to say is untrue. I am an RN with my AA degree in nursing and am also a veteran from the US Navy (having worked as a medical tech), have applied at tons of VA jobs all around the country with no luck whatsoever. Unfortunately the whole "having no experience" under my belt is stopping anyone from hiring me as well and having an AA degree. Trust me I understand that employers look at a BSN over an ADN but seriously If I EVER knew that it would be this difficult to find a job as an RN after all the hard work, money, and tears I would have NEVER wasted my time getting my AA in the first place. I am just so confused as to why 2 year nursing programs are even allowed to be in existence if the job market for us graduates is so poor? I was promised so many times that once I was an official RN that I would have no problem getting a job due to the overwhelming nursing shortage but after having looked for a job in all facets of the industry for over a year and still nothing I am more than discouraged and angry at the current situation. Of course I would love to go back and get my BSN in nursing but at this time I don't have the luxury of affording it and frankly how is my situation going to improve in getting hired even after that if in the meantime no one will hire me without experience???????? This is not at all the way I had ever envisioned things would be. I will not give up as I have spent too many years of my life on this so far but seriously this is ridiculous

Haha, should I laugh or cry at this point? Great post, thank you that!

Couldn't agree with you more, it is not right and it should stop.

noting the end of the quote. I am RN, I have been an RN for nearly 5 years and I do not doubt for one second that Psych RNs earn every penny they make and I adamantly disagree with the statement that "[my] job is not that hard" because I only work 3 days a week (statement made in previously referenced post).Oh yes I appologize for the confussion. Yes I agree, there is nothing "easy" about being an RN.

I have got to tell you this... I spent a few weeks in my clinical rotation working in adult and pediatric Psychiatric ward and wow it takes a special person to work on those floors. It was the most emotionally draining department of any nursing speciality that I have ever experienced out there. Nurses DO NOT have it easy on this floor and the same would go for CNA's. You do seem really bitter about whatever experiences that you have had and no one will ever understand that as much as you will but trust me, until you are an RN, if that is ever is the path you choose to pursue, you can never really understand what it is like to be one and all the responsibility that goes with it. Good luck to you and I hope that in the future you have much better experiences. Perhaps a different perspective will help with that. :)

You have a great way with words, very well put :)

This is so interesting to me... I recently graduated with my ADN in nursing, passed my NCLEX-RN out of TX and have been looking for work as a new grad. It has also been extremely difficult for me to find any hospital that will hire a new grad let alone one with an ADN and not a BSN, but the biggest difference is my attitude. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I grew up very poor with only the bare minimum. I joined the Navy right out of high school for a few years because I knew I could never afford to put myself through college and ended up working as a Medical Tech for the Navy Divers. Several years later I decided to go back to school to become an RN. Getting through school and passing my boards was one of the hardest things I have accomplished to date, but after almost loosing faith a few times I pulled through and made it happen. I truley believe that my life experiences and struggles have made me who I am today and appreciate what went into becoming a nurse. I would never turn my nose up if given a learning opportunity at a hospital just because it was not in my field of interest. The most important thing at this point is getting my foot in the door and gaining experience and if I have learned anything it is this...Success in life comes from hard work, perseverance, and a positive attitude! The pursuit of happiness lies within. Loving yourself, finding balance in your life, and never loosing sight of what it is that you are fighting for. Everyone’s dreams and aspirations come at different times and in different forms but remember, it's not about how long it took to get here but the drive to never give up no matter what. So here's to the beginning of the next great chapter... Let the journey begin... :)

That is amazing, enjoy all the hard work, well done!!!! :)