Letter - Application for Registered Nurse Early Graduate Program

Applicant’s Name,
Telephone Number,
Email Address.
City, Country
Date.
TO:
The Human Resource Manager,
Summer Health,
Physical Address,
City, Country
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR REGISTERED NURSE EARLY GRADUATE PROGRAM
I am writing to express my interest in the above-mentioned position as advertised by your
organization. I believe that the formal experience that I have in nursing coupled with my success
in healthcare delivery makes me a suitable candidate for the RN Grade 2 Year 1 nurse. The
background skills and knowledge gained so far in my practice makes me a perfect fit for the RN
early graduate nurse at Summer Health. The two six month rotation program will allow me to
interact with members of the multidisciplinary teams in any of your facilities and I am therefore
confident of delivering optimal care to all patients and improve patient satisfaction and
healthcare outcomes.
Throughout my placements and training so far, I have gained invaluable skills such as critical
thinking that has aided me in effectively providing support to my patients and improving their
health outcomes. I have also learned a lot about professionalism in nursing and I always practice
within the scope of nursing as legislated by the relevant legislation that affects the nursing
practice. My response to different and challenging clinical situations is also superb.
My educational background is also solid and coupled with my passion for nursing, I believe that
I will be very invaluable to the department and Summer Health in general. I am a highly
motivated and productive individual with an eagerness to keep improving both at a personal and
professional level. I would welcome the opportunity to join your organization and if given a
chance I will work tirelessly to add to your enduring growth and unrelenting success. Hard work,
punctuality, obedience, discipline, and team-work are some of my attributes that will enable me
to successfully perform my assigned tasks. I have attached my resume for your consideration and
I am available for an interview at your convenience.
Yours faithfully,

Key Selection Criteria
A Patient Focused Approach to Care
During my previous placements, I understood the importance of involving patients in their care. I
always listened to my patients’ requirements and informed them about the necessary information
regarding their health. Every time I attended a patient I ensured that I provided them with
respectful care that was responsive to their values and preferences to influence patient outcomes.
I remember when a female patient came to our facility with a broken thigh bone. I assessed her
situation and identified that my task was to monitor her condition. However, due to the patient’s
cultural beliefs, she requested to be attended to by a female nurse. I, therefore, took the action to
refer her to a female nurse and the results were tremendous because she was satisfied with care. I
believe that I acted according to the nursing standard of practice that requires a nurse to engage
in therapeutic and professional relationships with their patient through effective communication
and respect of values and culture.
A Positive Approach to Ongoing Self-Education and Skill Development
Nurses need to keep learning throughout their professional nursing careers. Lifelong nursing is
believed to give nurses the necessary knowledge and critical thinking skills that can help in
solving the several clinical issues encountered in healthcare. Patients come from different places
with different conditions and health complications. I had never attended to a patient with a
fractured bone like the one I mentioned above. I remember I was still a new student nurse and I
did not have the required experience. I had to practice self-education and watch experienced
practitioners perform their duties to improve my education and skills. There are situations when
patients come to the hospital with conditions never known before. I am self-motivated and I am