Thank-You Letter for a Nurse Interview

It's always a good idea to send a thank-you note after interviewing for a new job. Writing a thank-you note immediately after each interview you’ve had with a potential employer is a perfect opportunity to remind them of your unique qualifications for the nursing position they are seeking to fill.

Your thank-you letter is not merely a polite gesture—it also works like your initial cover letter and resume did as a selling tool. Thus, as you write it, try to reflect upon some of the questions raised during your interview, answering them with descriptions of your skills and experience.

Here's information on what to include in an interview thank-you letter, tips for writing a letter that will make the best impression, and a sample you can download to use as a starting point for your own correspondence.

What to Include in an Interview Thank-You Letter

Start with a salutation. At the start of the letter, address the person with a proper salutation, such as “Dear Dr. Lastname.” or “Dear Ms. Lastname.”

Say thank you. Use the words “thank you” in the first sentence of your email or note, so the recipient is clear about the reason you’re writing. If you are sending an email, include the phrase “Thank You” in the subject line as well.

Be specific. Remind the person why you are a good fit for the job, and, if you need to address any concerns that were raised during your interview, address them.

Offer more information. Ask the interviewer if there’s any further information you can provide to help them make a decision.

Say thank you again. Before closing your email or letter, reiterate your appreciation for the opportunity to interview.

Closing. Use an appropriate closing, such as “Regards” or “Sincerely.” Then end with your signature (handwritten and typed if it is a letter, handwritten for a thank you card, and typed if it is an email).

Thank You Letter Writing Tips

Writing thank you letters is considered by some people to be an old-fashioned nicety. However, it’s ironic that the rarer personal correspondence like thank you letters becomes, the more these notes are appreciated and remembered by their recipients. This holds true as much for business thank you letters as it does for personal ones.

When written strategically, thank you notes sent immediately following an interview will confirm your serious interest in a job, remind the hiring committee of your skills and qualifications, further address any concerns that were raised during your interview, and keep your name in mind as the employer makes their hiring decision.

If more than one person is interviewing you, you should send a thank you letter to each of them. If you are sending an email letter, there is no need to include your return address or your contact's address. List your contact information in your signature.

Thank You Example for a Nurse Position

This example is specific to a nursing position and can be used in a hard copy letter or in an email. Download the nurse interview thank you letter template (compatible with Google Docs and Word Online).

Sending an Email Thank You

When you are sending your thank you note via email include your name in the subject line of your message:

Subject: FirstName LastName – Thank You

List your contact information in your signature, rather than in the body of the email as follows: