In a two-part assignment, submitted in weeks 6 and 8, you will create a job portfolio that highlights your exemplary nursing career. In Week 6, you will focus on creating a cover letter and personal statement.
Planning for Professional Development Part 1 due this week:
Step 1 Create a cover letter for your portfolio.
Imagine that you are interviewing for a nurse manager position in your institution. Write a cover letter, containing at least two-paragraphs, explaining why you want to be a nurse manager and why you are the best candidate for the position.
Review how to prepare an effective cover letter There are many online resources to help you. You may find
GCF Learn FreeLinks to an external site. particularly useful. You may use one of the following templates for your cover letter or develop one of your own.
Step 2 State your nursing beliefs.
Some employers ask you to include a personal statement. To complete this section, create a separate document with the following three main headings:
- Why I Became a Nurse
- My Nursing Philosophy
- My Vision for the Next Five to Ten Years
Each section should be at least one paragraph long.
Step 3 Save and submit your assignment. You will upload two documents (a cover letter and your personal statement).
When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy to your instructor.