1305 N.

Martin Avenue

1305 N. Martin Avenue

P.O. Box 210203
Tucson, AZ 85721-0203
Tel: (520) 626-6154
Fax: (520) 626-4062
www.nursing.arizona.edu

March 2nd, 2016

Attn: Human Resources Nurse Recruiter
Re: Ms. Alison Schlichting
Hello,
It is my pleasure to provide a letter of recommendation for my current student, Ms. Alison Schlichting. Alison will be graduating in
May 2016 from The University of Arizonas Registered Nursing program with her Bachelors degree in Nursing. I previously
taught/supervised Alisons Obstetric clinical course known as Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family in spring 2015. This clinical
rotation of 2 credits gave Alison the opportunity to perform in the role of the professional student nurse in an acute hospital setting for
obstetrics. As her clinical faculty, I was impressed by Alisons preparedness for clinicals each day, teaching abilities, as well as her
intellect and professionalism in caring for her patients with an enthusiastic attitude. Additionally during this rotation, many staff
commented favorably to me concerning Alisons clinical judgement, maturity, and warmth in caring for her patients.
Presently, I am now teaching two of Alisons 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 of these courses are senior nursing capstone experiences.
In our senior clinical course, nursing practice consists of 180 acute care hours in a hospital setting which Alison successfully
completed at Carondelet Saint Josephs hospital on the Labor and Delivery unit in Tucson Arizona. The Labor and Delivery unit at
Saint Josephs is an extremely busy area, giving Alison opportunities to perform in the role of the 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
Alison clinical rotation, Alison successfully provided safe clinical nursing care to patients with confidence and compassion.
Alison is an intelligent, engaged, and stellar student who has also upheld an impressive GPA throughout our nursing program
Therefore, without hesitation, I am certain Alison Schlichting will excel in her role as a nurse and leader at your facility.
As a nurse, I have personally observed Alison excellent clinical initiative and leadership abilities, and unique understanding of clinical
prioritizing, recognition, and treatment. Alison 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 her faculty I have also admired her sincere
commitment to solid teamwork, exceptional attention to high quality patient care, as well as her tremendous sense of caring she
provides to all of her patients. These personal qualities of Alisons, I believe, are key ingredients leading to exceptional RN clinical
practice and patient care.
Without hesitation, I highly recommend Alison Schlichting as one of the top RN applicants you will consider among others. I am
happy to be contacted by phone to speak further about Alison Schlichting, 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 nurse and leader.
Sincerely Yours,

Mary OConnell, Clinical Instructor and Course Chair, College of Nursing, The University of Arizona