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
October 22nd, 2019
Attn: Human Resources Nurse Recruiter
Re: Ms. Ella Nanci

Hello,

It is my pleasure to provide a letter of recommendation for my current student, Ms. Ella Nanci. Ella will be graduating in
December 2019 from The University of Arizona’s (UA) Nursing program with her bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Presently, I am teaching two of Ella’s 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 Ella completed
successfully at the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) hospital in Tucson Arizona on their Step-Down Unit (SDU). The SDU at the
VA is an extremely challenging area, giving Ella 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 this clinical rotation, Ella successfully provided safe clinical nursing care for up to 3 patients with
confidence and expertise. Additionally, during her rotation with me, many staff commented favorably concerning Ella’s,
dedication, friendly personality, and warmth in caring for her patients. As her clinical faculty, I was impressed by her
preparedness for clinicals each day, flexibility, as well as her intellect and professionalism in caring for her
patients/families of diverse backgrounds with a supportive attitude. Ella has done extremely well with all course
assignments throughout the rigorous nursing program here at The University of Arizona.

As you are aware, Ella is committed to a career within your facility as a Registered Nurse. I strongly believe Ella is well
suited to this service endeavor. As a nurse, I have personally observed Ella’s clinical abilities, and her unique
understanding of clinical prioritizing and treatments. Ella 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 sense of
caring she provides to all her patients. These personal attributes of hers, I believe, are key ingredients leading to
exceptional RN clinical practice and patient care.

Without hesitation, I highly recommend Ella Nanci as one of the strong RN applicants you will consider among others. I
am happy to be contacted by phone to speak further about Ella Nanci 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
student nurse and leader.

Sincerely Yours,

Mary O’Connell, Senior Lecturer and Course Chair, College of Nursing, The University of Arizona