It is difficult for new graduate with no experience to find a job. The frustration of these people rises after finding all those pains taken in securing the top grades in the exam, and a degree yields no return. The heat of the unemployment is also felt by their parents as they have invested their hard-earned money in their kids’ education with lots of expectations. The demand is mostly for experienced professional be it any field. The question remains—how one can get an experience if he/she is not offered a job?
The scenario is not different in the nursing profession in spite of huge nurse shortage worldwide. Hospitals prefer those candidates that are capable of playing multiple roles for them. This makes it more difficult for newly graduated nurses. As a fresher, nurses often have to rely on their skills and educational qualifications.
When applying for a new graduate nurse job, you will have to consider the following things in securing an employment. Firstly, you must feed the fact in your mind that the competition for the job is not easy. You have to put extra effort if you truly want to win the competition. To prepare yourself, you must draft your resume and cover letter that will portray the training and qualification you have taken for the nursing profession. You can also add the extracurricular activities you have been involved in while your studies and one that is in concurrence with the job.
This will somehow convey to the employers that you have the basic understanding of the job, and you can surely improve if appointed for the position. The next thing you should consider is sending a mass mail to different hospitals and health care institutions. At least, one reader of the letter among those will find you worth for the position and might call you for an interview. Another option is to surf the job classified and make contact with professors and known people to enquire about any job opening.
When writing your new graduate nurse cover letter, try to explain your interest, passion and enthusiasm for the nursing profession. Explain why you have chosen the nursing profession and which medical department or section interests you the most. Include the hospital or institute name you have taken nursing training through the college/university placement. If your work has been recognized by the head of the department, include his/her name for reference.
New Grad Nurse Cover Letter
Rayne J. Bracken
1200 Nursing Drive
San Diego, CA 92214
Phone: (619) XXX-6528 • Email: raynejb@hotmail.com
September 2, 2011
Jack G. Ingleton
Recruitment In-charge
Angel’s Hospital
Prayer Lane, Injection Drive
San Diego, CA 92210
Dear Mr. Ingleton,
I am writing this cover letter for the position of a new grad nurse as suggested by Doctor Abraham Lincoln of St. Mary’s Hospital. I have achieved my nursing degree from San Diego Nursing University with grades that made me the third highest grade achievers of the university. I also hold an exceptional academic record.
I have deep sympathy for people suffering from a mobility problem due to illness, accidents or paralysis. Even in my placement at St. Mary’s Hospital, I have worked and cared for such patients with sincere attitude. My training with professional people have helped me to learn all the nursing skills and made be capable of taking decisions on my own during emergency time.
I enjoy working with the team and have excellent communication skills. My intention is to create a niche for myself in the nursing profession. I always give the best of care to patients and do my job, adhering to the safety rules. Being impressed with my work and compassion towards patients, Dr. Lincoln, head of the paralysis department, offered me his advice to apply in your hospital.
I am enclosing a copy of my resume to inform you more about my training and qualification. With my passion for nursing and placement training, I can help in raising your hospitals’ patient-care attitude. I will contact you on September 10, 2011 to enquire about our possible meeting. Thank you for your valuable time you have spent in reading this cover letter.
Yours sincerely,
Rayne J. Bracken
Enclosure: Resume
Remember, while writing your new grade nurse cover letter, the employer will look for your educational qualification and the training you have taken. Your chances in landing the job can be enhanced if you are able to provide some professional reference to the employer. | 