March 30, 2015

To whom it may concern:

RE: Michelle Popek
This is a recommendation letter for Michelle Popek. Ms. Popek was my former nursing
student in the Pediatric clinical rotation at Kapi'olani Community College during Fall
2014.
I am a Faculty/Clinical Instructor for the Pediatric clinical rotation at Kapiolani
Community College Associate in Science Degree Nursing Program. The clinical location
site took place at Tripler Army Medical Center.
During clinical, Ms. Popek has shown that she has shown that she has the ability to
provide knowledgeable and therefore provide safe care to assigned patients. She came to
clinical well prepared, comprehended her assigned patients pathophysiology and able to
incorporate appropriate nursing priorities in care. Also, she appreciates the importance of
pre-clinical write up; researching assigned patients diagnoses, medications and lab
results; and prioritizing care of a pediatric patient with the understanding of their
developmental stage. Furthermore, Ms. Popek has remained within her scope of practice
as a student nurse, communicated effectively with primary RN, myself and caregivers;
and has been able to maintain professionalism amongst the staff.
I highly recommend Michelle Popek for a position in your unit. She will be a suitable
addition to your unit.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 808-223-6146 or
via email at cadadas@hawaii.edu. Thank you.
Best regards,

Judelyn Vallesteros, RN, MSN (e-signed)

Judelyn Vallesteros, RN, MSN
Clinical Instructor
Kapi'olani Community College - Department of Nursing