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 28th, 2017
Attn: Human Resources Nurse Recruiter
Re: Ms. Kacie Terry

Hello,

It is my pleasure to provide a letter of recommendation for my current student, Ms. Kacie Terry. Kacie will be graduating
in December 2017 from The University of Arizonas (UA) Nursing program with her Bachelors degree in Nursing.
Presently, I am teaching two of Kacies 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 Kacie completed
successfully at The Veterans Administration hospital (VA) in Tucson Arizona on unit 3East, a medical surgical unit.
This unit at the VA is an extremely challenging area, giving Kacie 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 Kacies clinical rotation, Kacie successfully provided safe clinical nursing care for 5
seriously ill patients with confidence and expertise. Additionally, during her rotation with me, many staff commented
favorably concerning Kacies, clinical judgement, friendly personality, and warmth in caring for her patients. As her
clinical faculty, I was impressed by Kacies preparedness for clinicals each day, flexibility, as well as her intellect and
professionalism in caring for her patients/families with a positive attitude. In terms of service to others, Kacie has been
employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant throughout nursing school and has served autistic children as well as adults in
need of additional nursing care. Here at The U of AZ, Kacie has done extremely well with all course assignments, and
was inducted into the Honor Society of Nursing, (Sigma Theta Tau) given her impressive gpa and the demands and rigor
of our nursing program!

As you are aware, Kacie is committed to a career within your facility as a Registered Nurse. I strongly believe Kacie is
well suited to this service endeavor. As a nurse, I have personally observed Kacies clinical initiative abilities, and her
unique understanding of clinical prioritizing, and treatments. Kacie 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 Kacies, I believe, are key
ingredients leading to exceptional RN clinical practice and patient care.

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