Nursing Cover Letter Samples For Nurses

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Nursing Cover Letter Samples for Nurses

Nursing is one of the noblest, most coveted professions of all times which
a lot of fresh graduates opt for as a career choice. Once you have cleared
the entrance exam and have received a call for the direct interview, you
need to get your documents in order. For an LPN or licensed practical
nurse position, you’d need a resume and a cover letter that acts as your
acknowledgment and acceptance of the job offer. There are loads of letter
samples available online, but most of them are pretty generic and boring.
You need to draft a cover letter that not only presents your skills but also
creates a powerful impression in the mind of the employer. We present to
you the ultimate guide for writing unique, innovative cover letters along
with some sample templates that you can take inspiration from:

Guidelines for Writing the Nursing Cover Letter

Crafting a cover letter for the nursing job is no child’s play. You simply
cannot pick out a readymade template off the internet and copy it.

Your cover letter must be personalized, unique, appealing, and well-


crafted amongst other things. Don’t begin writing straight away, you first
need to plan out its structure and conceptualize it. For starters, you need
to consider the purpose and your angle. Are you sending the letter as a
response to a job advertisement? Or will you be forwarding it to a
professional who’d further pass it on to the interview panel? Your angle
dictates the frame of the letter; you’ll need to include small but significant
details according to it for better impact. Listed below are some of the
additional details that you must provide along with your personal and
contact details.

For Advertisements: include the reference to the advertisement, your job


ID, and job title.

For Professional Contacts: include the name and other details of the
contact, your relationship with him/her and also a second contact
reference if possible.

For General Enquiries: be very specific about the position you wish to
apply for, include all your personal details, qualifications and skills as
well.

Some Additional Tips


 Be sure that you have addressed the letter to the right person. Be
very careful when filling in the designation or post of office you’re
sending the letter to
 Adhere to the proper format of a cover letter. It must have an
introduction, a middle paragraph, and a conclusion.
 Look out for any spelling errors and grammatical mistakes. Best
run your letter through a spell and grammar checker before you
submit it in.
 Keep the cover letter concise, short and to the point. It should
simply be used to highlight your abilities, skills and state the
academic and professional qualifications accurately
 Make sure that the information you provide in the cover letter
coincides with the information you provide in your resume and
nursing job application.
 Optimize your cover letter using an ATS or applicant tracking
system software that checks the readability of your application.

Cover Letter Example for Nurses

A cover letter is an introductory document that attracts prospective


employers and highlights your resume and qualifications. Cover letters
are pretty subjective- a fresher cannot have the same type of letter as an
experienced candidate. Here are some nurse practitioner cover letter
templates catering to the need of all applicants who want to apply for a
nursing job.

Example 1: Nursing Cover Letter for Fresher (New Grad) With No


Experience

A new nurse or entry-level nurse cover letter is ideal for the newly
graduate applicant. Include a detailed account of your academic degree;
include the internships, programs, and projects you were a part of as well.

Your address

Phone number

Email Id

Date
Mr. XYZ (name of the person you’re addressing the letter to)

His designation

Employer address

Dear Mr. XYZ,

I am writing to you regarding my application for the nursing position


advertised on (insert website name). I wish to apply for the position of a
licensed practical nurse at the (insert organization name). I have
graduated from ABC College with a degree in nursing and have all the
skills required for the position. My coursework at ABC covers all the
basic and professional clinical experience, including a summer internship.
I believe I have all the qualities expected out of a good nurse, I am
dedicated, hardworking, honest and passionate about fulfilling all the
responsibilities assigned to me.

I have cleared my state level entrance exam with a (mention your score)
and wanted to apply for the LPN position in your institution. I have
assisted a few doctors in the past and have the required technical
knowledge and clinical skills for the job. I have decent communication
skills and specialize in women healthcare services. I am a very calm
collected person and would do anything and everything possible to ensure
a steady and fast recovery of the patients assigned to me.

I hope you consider my application and find my skills matching your


requirements. Please feel free to contact me either via phone or email if
you want to schedule an interview at a time that would be convenient for
the both of us. Thank you for reviewing my application, I hope to hear
from you soon.

Sincerely,

Signature

Your full name

Example 2: Nursing Cover Letter for Experienced Nursing


Candidate
The nurse practitioner cover letter template is ideal for candidates who
have some prior experience in the nursing field. Here, you have to
mention your previous employer, the workplace, your entire experience
as well along with your academic qualifications and clinical skills.

Your name, current designation

Permanent address

Phone number

Email id

Date

Mr. XYZ (name of the potential employer)

His designation

Address of the institution

Re: Licensed Practical Nurse (Job Id: ###)

Dear Mr. XYZ,

I am pleased to present my application for the position of the licensed


practical nurse at your organization, the (mention the name of the
hospital). I was previously working in the ABC hospital as a senior RN
for over a year and have enough experience in the nursing field. I also
hold a master’s degree in healthcare from the (mention name of the
university) and have been a part of several programs and projects
pertaining to women healthcare.

Understanding your requirement for the position, I have listed all of my


technical experience and clinical skills below:

1. I am extremely organized and can multitask efficiently. Also well-


versed in managing labs, cleaning, stocking and maintaining
equipment.
2. Excellent communication skills, both oral and vocal
3. Very proficient in maintaining reports, tracking recovery status,
performing various tests etc.
4. Can assist doctors and physicians in surgeries such as angioplasty,
colposcopy, EMG, and cautery examinations.

I am extremely passionate in my field of study and am willing to


everything it takes to prove my mettle including having to work night
shifts. I am very friendly, calm and compassionate person who can gel
well with the patients, their families and my colleagues alike.

I am hoping to continue with this discussion in a direct interview. Please


feel free to call or email me to set a convenient time and date when we
can meet. I hope you acknowledge my application and consider it. Thank
you for reviewing my application.

Sincerely,

Signature

Your full name

Enc: resume and recommendation letter

Example 3: Cold Call Nursing Resume Cover Letter (Unadvertised


Opening)

The cold call nursing cover letter template is for all those candidates who
have an experience working in a nursing facility but want to join a
mainstream healthcare organization. The applicant has the necessary
certifications and degrees required for the position.

Dear XYZ, designation

I am a licensed practical nurse currently working in the state of (mention


your workplace) for over 4 years now and specialize in elderly health care
services. I hold an associate’s degree in nursing from ABC College and
hold a diploma certificate in basic life support. I am an extremely
hardworking, diligent and passionate person and can interact and work
with people from all age groups.

My previous work experience at the (mention name of nursing facility)


has been quite enriching. My previous job included assisting doctors,
performing basic tests, collecting specimens, cleaning, and organizing lab
apparatus and interacting with the patients and their families. I am well-
versed in the modern technologies and developments in the medical field
and can work well with electronic tracking devices, maintaining reports,
analyzing vitals on machines among other things. I have assisted many
doctors and prestigious professionals in my previous workplace in
surgeries, examinations, and check-ups.

I hope you review my application and consider it worthy enough for your
hospital. Please don’t hesitate to call me (mention phone number) or
email me at (mention email id) and set a date convenient for the both of
us to meet. Thank you.

Sincerely

Signature

Full name

The Bottom Line

Your cover letter is more than simply an introductory document. If


drafted in an organized and appealing way it can also set you apart from
the other candidates applying for the position. A well-written cover letter
can establish a powerful impression and solidify your chances of bagging
the job.

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