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letter.
RN Bridge Program
NJ -
Job Description
The Medical Center RN Bridge Program is a comprehensive 12-week transition
program for the graduate nurse entering the acute care clinical arena. The Nursing
Process is the central theme throughout the program with emphasis on assessment
skills, communication, critical thinking and patient safety.
Job Requirements
New RN Graduate; CPR, New Jersey RN license
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In addition to focusing on assessment skills, communication, critical thinking and patient
safety, it is important to focus on the Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis,
outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation).
InsertYourName
123 Main St.
Anytown, NJ 00000
October 1, 2017
FirstName LastName
Director of Nursing
Medical Center
225 Main St.
Somewhere, NJ 00000
Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. LastName:
Nursing excellence occurs when the nursing process, patient safety, and
communication are paramount to a facility and nurses experience a supportive
environment. The Medical Center’s RN Bridge Program’s 12-week transition program
for graduate nurses entering the acute care clinical arena offers the opportunity for
new nurses like me to start on the path to excellence from day one. This is why I am
excited to apply for the RN Bridge Program as described on the Medical Center’s job
opportunities board.
As you will see in my attached resume, I recently completed my Bachelor of Science
in Nursing degree and will be sitting for my nurse license examination in July.
Additionally, through my clinical experiences I had the opportunity to put the Nursing
Process — assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and
evaluation — to work in practical settings, including medical surgical, emergency
medicine, mental health, maternity, and pediatrics. I also utilized both my academic
experiences and my nurse extern experience to hone my critical thinking skills, ability
to work in a team, and communication skills. Finally, my knowledge of CPR includes
certification in both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS). I look
forward to expanding my experiences and focusing my career to the Medical Center’s
needs through the RN Bridge Program.
I am particularly excited by the Medical Center’s designation by the American Nurse
Association as a Magnet Hospital and the center’s Centers for Excellence in geriatric
care, as these align with my long-term goals. It would be an honor to join the Medical
Center’s team.
I appreciate your time and consideration. I look forward to discussing my candidacy at
greater length through an interview.
Sincerely,
InsertYourName
