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 18, 2017
Attn: Human Resources Nurse Recruiter
Re: Mr. Justin Fordham

Hello,

It is my pleasure to provide a letter of recommendation for my current student, Mr. Justin Fordham. Justin will be
graduating in December 2017 from The University of Arizonas Registered Nursing program with his Bachelors degree
in Nursing. Presently, I am now teaching two of Justins 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 acute hospital setting which Justin
completed successfully at Banner University hospital in Tucson Arizona in their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This
particular unit at Banner is an extremely challenging high acuity area, giving Justin 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 patients. At the completion of Justins clinical rotation, Justin successfully provided safe clinical
nursing care for 2 seriously ill patients with passion, confidence, and expertise. Additionally, during his rotation with me,
many staff commented favorably concerning Justins, clinical judgment, friendly personality, and warmth in caring for
his patients and their families. As his clinical faculty, I was impressed by Justins preparedness for his clinicals each day,
leadership abilities, flexibility, as well as his intellect and professionalism in caring for challenging patients with a
positive attitude. Academically speaking, Justin has received many scholarships given his academic abilities and has
also done extremely well with all of our course assignments!

As you are aware, Justin is committed to a career within your facility as a Registered Nurse. I strongly believe Justin is
well suited to this service endeavor. As a nurse, I have personally observed Justins strong clinical initiative and
intellectual abilities, and his unique understanding of clinical prioritizing, and treatments. Justin also possesses the ability
to think and react quickly in time-sensitive situations while maintaining clear communication skills, and a calm ability in
handling stress. As his faculty, I have also admired his holistic approach to patient care, sincere work ethic, commitment
to solid teamwork, attention to high quality patient care, as well as his tremendous sense of caring he provides to all of his
patients. These personal attributes of Justins, I believe, are key ingredients leading to exceptional RN clinical practice
and patient care.

Without hesitation, I highly recommend Justin Fordham as one of the best RN applicants you will consider among others.
I am happy to be contacted by phone to speak further about Justin Fordham, 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