In response to your recent advertisement on TGH Careers, please accept my application for the position of Pediatric Med/Surg Clinical Nurse. I am excited for the opportunity to work for Tampa General Hospital and provide care and comfort for children in need. Previous experiences have provided me with the qualifications I need to be a strong candidate for this position. As a University of South Florida College of Nursing student, I have spent over 540 hours at Tampa General Hospital rotating through numerous medical/surgical and intensive care units including the pediatric med/surg and intensive care units. I am currently precepting on the pediatric med/surg unit, for a total of 180 hours, which has allowed me to hone many skills specific to pediatric nursing. Being that I have had the opportunity to precept on the pediatric med/surg unit, I have become acquainted with the unit and many of the policies in place. Furthermore, from my time spent at Tampa General Hospital I am familiar with EPIC and the Pyxis system. My time on the pediatric unit has amplified my passion for pediatric nursing and Im excited for the opportunity to dedicate myself to the care of these patients. Thank you for taking the time to review my qualifications and consider my application. I look forward to the opportunity to become a Pediatric Med/Surg Nurse at Tampa General Hospital.