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

November 26, 2016

Attn: Human Resources Nurse Recruiter
Re: Ms. Ouindingoudi Aimee Apedjinou Sam

Hello,
It is my pleasure to provide a letter of recommendation for my current student, Ms. Ouindingoudi Aimee Apedjinou
Sam. Aimee will be graduating in December 2016 from The University of Arizonas Registered Nursing program with
her Bachelors degree in Nursing. Presently, I am now teaching two of Aimees 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 Aimee
completed successfully at The Veterans Administration (VA) hospital in Tucson Arizona on their Clinical Decision Unit
(CDU). This CDU at the VA is an extremely challenging acuity area, giving Aimee 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 Aimees clinical rotation, Aimee successfully provided safe clinical
nursing care for 4-5 seriously ill patients with confidence and expertise. Additionally, during her rotation with me, many
staff commented favorably concerning Aimees, clinical awareness, friendly personality, and warmth in caring for her
patients. As her clinical faculty, I was impressed by Aimees preparedness for her clinicals each day, flexibility, as well
as her intellect and professionalism in caring for her patients with a positive attitude.
As you are aware, Aimee is committed to a career within your facility as a Registered Nurse. I strongly believe Aimee is
well suited to this service endeavor. As a nurse, I have personally observed Aimees strong clinical initiative and her
unique understanding of clinical prioritizing, and treatments. Aimee also possesses the ability to advocate for her patients
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, attention to high quality patient
care, as well as her tremendous sense of caring she provides to all her patients. These personal attributes of Aimees, I
believe, are key ingredients leading to exceptional RN clinical practice and patient care.
Without hesitation, I highly recommend Ouindingoudi Aimee Apedjinou Sam as one the kindest RN applicants you will
consider among others. I am happy to be contacted by phone to speak further about Aimee, 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 patient advocate.
Sincerely Yours,

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