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As you approach the end of your Master of Science in Nursing program and prepare for a career as a NP, you will want to create a cover letter, resume, and portfolio that best represent your knowledge, skills, and abilities as a professional in the field of nursing.

For this Assignment, you will create a professional cover letter, resume, and portfolio that you can use as you pursue your next professional role.

To prepare:

· Review the Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment Guide

· Review the resources related to cover letters, resumes, and portfolios

Prepare a cover letter, resume, and portfolio that meets the requirements outlined in the Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment Guide.

Submit your Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment 

Checklist for Cover Letter (S/U grade)

Your Cover Letter should be:

• Presented and formatted in professional business manner

• Addressed properly

• Clear and concise and include: o Content Introduction

o Content Body

o Content Conclusion

• Written in a professional style and include: o Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar

o Clear and accurate sentence structure

Checklist for Resume (S/U)

• Your Resume should be clear, concise and well-organized and it should also include your:

• Name, address, business phone number, and email address (top center of resume)

• Profile: 2-3 sentences describing goal and positive attributes/characteristics

• Certifications & Licensure

• Education

• Professional Experience

• Honors/Awards

• References

Checklist for Portfolio (S/U)

• Your Portfolio should be clear, concise and well-organized and it should also include your:

• Personal Philosophy Statement

• Self-Assessment

• Personal goals (short term and long term)

• Achievements

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Diplomas for formal education

• Letters of Recommendation References (list names, affiliation and contact information)

• Certifications

• Certificates of attendance for continuing education

• Transcripts (Note: You do NOT need to submit an official transcript. Including an unofficial transcript will meet this requirement.)

• Publications

• Oral Presentations and/or Poster Presentations