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Thank you HouTx, I really have taken all of your suggestions into consideration and I think I'm on my way to creating a great cover letter!

Thank you so much for your input. The formatting and tailoring part I've got down but I was confused on where I should mention my short LPN stint. It seemed a little odd putting it in the first paragraph but I wasn't sure where to mention it but I think your format will really help it flow so much better. Thanks again!

I'm a newly graduated RN and have been working on my resume and cover letter. I had previously taken the LPN course at my school and worked for a very short time a long-term facility. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to work there for very long though for a number of reasons. One of them being that they wouldn't have been flexible with the work schedule once I started attending clinicals. It was pretty much whichever schedule you chose, then it was set in stone. So I'm having a hard time explaining that on my cover letter. I don't want prospective employers to think that I'm going to start a job and leave within a few months. I would appreciate if you all could look through my cover letter and tell me what you all think. Thanks!! Note: I am only including the body of the letter here: Dear Prospective Employer: During the last few years I have focused on furthering my education as a nurse and have recently graduated from Seminole State College and received my license in the state of Florida as an RN. As you will see from my resume, I previously attended school to become an LPN and worked for a short time as an LPN. My dream has always been to be an RN and I chose to stay committed to continuing my education even when it meant leaving the job that I loved due to time conflicts. While I am a newly graduated RN, I received over --- hours of experience during clinicals in a wide variety of settings, practicing the skills taught during my nursing courses. It was during this time that I was able to sharpen my professional skills, prioritization abilities and further strengthen my strong sense of motivation and dedication, which are important aspects for a strong RN. During my experience as a student nurse and LPN, I strived to provide holistic care with each patient I encountered. I endeavored to carry out each skill with excellence and believe that with my knowledge, skills and commitment, I will make an asset to your facility. As my enclosed resume confirms, I have also previously had experience in customer service which has strengthened my communication and patient-provider relation skills. I am confident that as you review my resume, my qualifications will match the requirements for a position as an RN. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and can be reached by either cell phone or email to establish a convenient time for you. Thank you for considering my application Sincerely

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