Firstly, look at the job description/job advertisement and ensure that the cover letter highlights in a clear and concise way, how your nursing qualifications, experience, skills and personality match the job requirements.

Show your enthusiasm for this particular nursing job and employer by explaining why you chose to apply for this job and facility.

Finally, while reading it over, ask yourself: Does this cover letter sell yourself as the best candidate for the job?

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To answer these questions, consider using the STAR method.

S – Situation – Describe the situation. Think of one specific situation and be as specific as possible about the details.

T – Task – What goal were you working towards? What were you aiming to accomplish? For example, to calm the patient down.

A – Action – Describe the action that you took. Be as specific as possible and focus on what you did by using “I” statements. For example, “I communicated with and listened to the patient.”

R – Result – Explain the outcome and anything that you learned from the situation. Would there be anything that you would do differently next time?

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Firstly, make sure that you leave your home in plenty of time to allow for traffic and for finding the location of your orientation. Medical facilities can be hard to navigate.

Ensure that you get the most information out of the orientation by asking questions and taking notes. You should familiarize yourself with, and be open to, the facility and departmental protocols. Each facility has it’s own way of working.

It is important to be teachable by being open to constructive criticism and feedback. By doing so, improvements are made and everyone benefits. Managers really appreciate this attitude.

Finally, maintain confidence by believing in your abilities and don’t forget to smile!

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Communication skills are vital for successful patient care. As a nurse you are continuously speaking with patients, their family and members of the team. Communication also includes non-verbal communication and active listening. Examples of non-verbal communication are maintaining eye contact and adjusting your tone of voice. Active listening is a type of listening used in order to understand the patient and not just in order to respond. These techniques will help to improve your level of patient care.

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Prepare scenarios to popular behavioral based questions i.e. real-life scenarios that you faced and how you handled them. For example, how you dealt with a difficult patient or how you prioritized your time under pressure. Preparing scenarios in advance will prevent you from having to think of them on the spot.

In addition, arrive early, dress professionally and prepare questions to ask the interviewer which will show your enthusiasm and interest in both the facility and the position.

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Nurses should stick to a regular sleeping schedule as much as possible, which helps the body to regulate itself and know what to expect. Ensure that your sleep space is comfortable and conducive to restful sleep by investing in black out curtains or an eye mask. Avoid caffeine towards the end of the shift which can lead to increased alertness and may make it difficult to fall asleep.

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