Brooke N.

Fortner, BSN, BS
808 Sparrow Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 727-207-3408 Fortner.Brooke@gmail.com

July 20, 2017

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am writing to you regarding my interest in being considered for a nursing position
on your unit. As a new graduate nurse, I am looking forward to being a proud addition to
your unit, bringing my compassion, confidence, skill-set, and ambition to all patient care
experiences.

In May 2015, I graduated from the University of Connecticut with my Bachelors
Degree in Allied Health Sciences, with a concentration in Public Health and Health
Promotion. I began my first undergraduate degree with the goal of attending medical
school following graduation. However, through my exploration of various health careers
and experiences as a special needs care provider, infant caregiver, and teaching assistant, I
found that my goals for patient care best aligned with the nursing profession. I thrived in
fast-paced environments in which I was responsible for providing care with compassion
and meaningful interactions. Additionally, providing teaching as a mentor and teaching
assistant built my confidence in my ability to educate patients from admission through
discharge, as a future preceptor, and as a future clinical instructor.

I graduated with my BSN degree from the University of South Florida in August
2017, through the Second Bachelors Degree sequence. I chose to complete this program
after researching many nursing programs and finding that my values of respect, integrity,
diversity, and excellence aligned with the values of the USF College of Nursing. My
experience with research, both at USF through evidence-based practice and health policy,
and as a research assistant and honors student at the University of Connecticut allowed me
to pursue excellence in the start of my nursing career. My unique clinical experiences in
which I provided care for diverse patient populations with various clinical conditions,
further developed the respect I show others in all interactions, and the integrity I uphold.

As I have researched opportunities to begin my nursing career, your mission
statement and values reflect a hospital culture that I would bring positive energy and
dedication to, as a thriving RN. It is for that reason that I am writing to you today in hopes
that I may be viewed as a vital addition to your patient care team. I welcome the
opportunity to further discuss my qualifications and learn more about your organization. I
plan to follow up with you next week via telephone. I can also be reached via telephone or
email at your soonest convenience. Thank you for your consideration and your time.


Sincerely,

Brooke Fortner
T: 727-207-3408
E: Fortner.Brooke@gmail.com