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
May 2nd, 2020
Attn: Human Resources Nurse Recruiter
Re: Mr. Jesse Smith

Hello,

It is my pleasure to provide a letter of recommendation for Mr. Jesse Smith. Jesse will be graduating in May 2020 from
The University of Arizona’s (UA) Nursing program with his bachelor’s degree in nursing. Presently, I am teaching two of
Jesse’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 Jesse completed
successfully at Northwest Oro Valley hospital in Tucson Arizona on their telemetry unit. This unit is an extremely
challenging area, giving Jesse 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 his
clinical rotation, Jesse successfully provided safe clinical nursing care for 5 to 6 patients.

As faculty, I have been impressed by his tenacious manner, as well as his intellect and professionalism. As you are
aware, Jesse is committed to a career within your facility as a Registered Nurse. I strongly believe Jesse is well suited to
this service endeavor. As a nurse, I have personally observed his ability to set and achieve his goals. Jesse also possesses
clear communication skills and is also very detail oriented. Additionally, as faculty, I have appreciated his sense of caring
he provides to all. These personal attributes of his, I believe, are key ingredients leading to exceptional RN clinical
practice and patient care.

Without hesitation, I highly recommend Jesse Smith for your consideration as an RN applicant. I am happy to be
contacted by phone to speak further about Jesse Smith 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 impressive
student nurse and leader.

Sincerely Yours,

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