School nurses are professional nurses who provide health services in schools and other educational settings. Their goal is to treat student injuries or illnesses and advise students, their parents or guardians, and staff on health issues.
Writing a good School Nurse cover letter can make the difference between being invited for a job interview and having your application ignored by a recruiter.
Whether you're sending your School Nurse cover letter as a hard copy or by email, the following School Nurse cover letter samples will help you write a compelling cover letter that best highlights your experience, skills and qualifications. The templates can be edited to suit any School Nurse with or without experience.
This School Nurse cover letter template is ideal when you're sending a hard copy cover letter.
[Your Name],
[Your Address],
[Your City, Your State].
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email]
[Current Date]
Mrs. Tolani Adeleke,
The Hiring Manager,
[Company Name],
[Company Address].
As a skilled Nurse with more than nine years of experience providing comprehensive healthcare services to a wide variety of students, I am pleased to present the enclosed resume in response to your opening for a new School Nurse. My background in patient care allows me to substantially assist [School Name] in meeting and exceeding it's student health goals.
My background includes providing primary care services, evaluating common illnesses and injuries, monitoring patient progress, and communicating with various cross-functional individuals to coordinate all aspects of student care. Performing physical exams, developing customized care plans, and maintaining detailed records are just a few of the many tasks I perform each day, consistently providing a superior level of compassionate student care.
Highlights of my experience include the following:
With my expertise in managing student by giving healthcare support, I am confident that I can greatly contribute to your school and provide best-practice nursing care for your students. I look forward to discussing this opportunity and my qualifications in more detail.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Name]
Always endeavour to find out the hiring manager's full name. Look them up on LinkedIn, consult the company website or give the company a call to find out. If you're unable to figure out their name, you can omit it from the recipient's section, while using preferred alternatives like: "Dear Hiring Manager:", "Dear Director of Human Resources:" or less frequently: "Dear Sir/Madam:" in the Salutation.
Learn more about how to write a cover letter in a more detailed guide.
If you're sending your School Nurse cover letter by email or through an employer’s online application system, use this format.
I am writing to apply for the position of School Nurse at [School Name], which I saw advertised on Jobzilla. I am a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience practicing in a community health clinic. My history of providing excellent patient care and my experience treating a myriad of different health issues make me an excellent candidate for this role.
Throughout my career I have worked mainly in a community health clinic where I treated patients of different ages and backgrounds. This setting enabled me to learn about a plethora of different injuries and illnesses and how to treat them. As a result, I have become a well-rounded nursing professional.
In my previous role, my responsibilities included performing physical exams, administering medication and keeping detailed records of patient care. I was also responsible for communicating with patients, team members and other health care professionals.
I have always been recognized for my exceptional bedside manner. I know how stressful and uncomfortable it is to be sick or injured and I always do my best to make my patients feel understood. Additionally, my coworkers and managers have always commended me for my collaborative attitude and my ability to remain calm and productive even in the most stressful and chaotic environments.
I would love the opportunity to bring my excellent patient care skills and profound nursing knowledge to [School Name]. I thank you for taking the time to review my application and I hope to speak with you soon regarding an interview.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Phone Number]
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