Nursing Resume And Cover Letter Templates (Page 27 of 33) in pdf

Name

Address

Phone/Email

Date

RN Residency Program

Legacy Employment Services

1120 NW 20

Suite 111

Portland, OR 97209

To Whom It May Concern:

From a very young age, I knew I would be in the service industry – it was just a matter of how I would

serve. In kindergarten I proudly announced “I want to be a cook.” When I was ten I declared “I want to be an

airline stewardess.” Now, twenty years later, I can state with absolute certainty “I will be a nurse!”

My nursing journey began six years ago. On a sunny, summer day, I received the kind of phone call

everyone dreads. My dad had suffered a heart attack and wasn’t going to make it. The days I spent in the

hospital with him are a blur. What I do remember, however, is the amazing service we received. The nurses

were kind, compassionate, caring, and, in those two days, they became family. Somehow, these phenomenal

women made an unbearable event bearable. I looked at my family and said, “I am going to be a nurse.”

Linfield College has provided me with the opportunity to develop a strong foundation of nursing

concepts with a focus on client-centered care, holistic healing approaches, and critical thinking skills. My

greatest strength is the ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, and the healthcare professional

team in an effort to provide exceptional quality of care. I possess clear and effective communication skills that

will enhance my ability to participate in meaningful, team processes.

A concern I have as I approach graduation surrounds my level of comfort and competency in the clinical

setting. Many procedures I have seen performed once or twice but have not yet had the time or opportunity to

perfect and hone these skills. The Versant RN Residency Program will provide a safe transition from novice to

expert nurse. This opportunity will allow me to gain confidence and increase clinical competency as I continue

to learn under the guidance of experienced staff and mentors. Coupling this with integrated classroom time and

simulations will additionally aid in bridging the gap between recent graduate and new nurse. A residency

program, such as Versant, will help me to gain the experience, judgment, skills, and confidence that will be

essential to deliver outstanding service and put the needs of my patients and their families first.

Transitioning from the comfort of the college setting to a busy hospital floor can be daunting.

Navigating the hospital setting is difficult even for seasoned professionals. The benefit of the intensive training

provided by this program is invaluable. Throughout my experiences at Linfield College, it has been a

continuing desire to work for Legacy Health, particularly in the soon to be completed Children’s Hospital. I

look forward to being part of a team of healthcare professionals who serve as positive role models in the

community and treat patients with respect and compassion. Although it may be a far cry from my childhood

fantasies of becoming a cook or an airline stewardess, I can think of no better way to serve humanity than by

becoming a nurse.

Sincerely,

Name

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