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1305 N.

Martin

1305 N. Martin Avenue


P.O. Box 210203
Tucson, AZ 85721-0203
Tel: (520) 626-6154
Fax: (520) 626-4062
www.nursing.arizona.edu

January 29, 2017


Attn: Human Resources Nurse Recruiter
Re: Ms. Pauli Amanda Patterson
Hello,
It is my pleasure to provide a letter of recommendation for my former student, Ms. Pauli Amanda Patterson. Amanda recently
graduated in December 2016 from The University of Arizonas Registered Nursing program with her Bachelors degree in Nursing. I
taught two of Amandas required senior year nursing capstone courses. The theory course known as, Nursing Leadership and
Management in health Systems, is a 5-credit course that introduces core systems management and leadership content, including
leadership and management roles and their application to a variety of health care settings. The 2nd course, known as Transition to
the Professional Nursing Role is a 6-credit clinical practicum that provides an opportunity to perform in the role of the professional
nurse in an acute hospital setting. Both courses are senior nursing capstone experiences.
In our senior clinical course, nursing practice consists of 180 acute care hours in a hospital setting which Amanda completed
successfully at Banner University hospital in Tucson Arizona on their Oncology Hematology Bone Marrow Transplant unit, 3NW.
This unit at Banner is an extremely challenging acuity area, giving Amanda opportunities to perform in the role of a professional
Registered Nurse, and to gain valuable experiences with critical thinking and the application of theory to nursing practice with clients.
At the completion of Amandas clinical rotation, Amanda successfully provided safe clinical nursing care for a full load of seriously
ill patients with confidence and expertise. Additionally, during her rotation with me, many staff commented favorably concerning
Amandas, clinical judgement, friendly personality, and warmth in caring for her patients. As her clinical faculty, I was impressed by
Amandas preparedness for her clinicals each day, leadership abilities, flexibility, as well as her intellect and professionalism in caring
for her patients/families with a positive attitude. In terms of service, Amanda served as a volunteer for a local clinic in Tucson AZ
known as Clinica Amistad and for the Flying Samaritans throughout lower California. In these volunteer experiences, Amanda
provided medical interpretation for native Spanish speakers, and assisted with their healthcare needs, all while balancing the rigor of
attending nursing school. Amanda is an impressive student, and was selected to receive the Gladys E. Sorensen Award for Academic
Excellence by nursing faculty at the UA College of Nursing, given her impressive GPA of 3.9, and her commitment to providing
excellent care to vulnerable populations.
As you are aware, Amanda is committed to a career within your facility as a Registered Nurse. I strongly believe Amanda is well
suited to this service endeavor. As a nurse, I have personally observed Amandas clinical initiative and leadership abilities, and her
unique understanding of clinical prioritizing, and treatments. Amanda also possesses the ability to think and react in time-sensitive
situations while maintaining clear communication skills, and a calm ability in handling stress. As her faculty, I have also admired her
holistic approach to patient care, sincere work ethic, commitment to solid teamwork, as well as her tremendous sense of caring she
provides to all her patients. These personal attributes of Amandas, I believe, are key ingredients leading to exceptional RN clinical
practice and patient care.
Without hesitation, I highly recommend Amanda Patterson as one of the top RN applicants you will consider among others. I am
happy to be contacted by phone to speak further about Amanda Patterson, and to answer any additional questions. I can be reached at
520 626-7025 or via email at moconnel@email.arizona.edu Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this exceptional student
nurse and leader.
Sincerely Yours,

Mary OConnell, Clinical Instructor and Course Chair, College of Nursing, The University of Arizona

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