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 22, 2017
Attn: Human Resources Nurse Recruiter
Re: Ms. Sydney Reed

Hello,

It is my pleasure to provide a letter of recommendation for my current student, Ms. Sydney Reed. Sydney 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 Sydneys 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 Sydney
completed successfully at Banner University Medical Center (BUMC) in Tucson Arizona on their Labor and Delivery
unit. This unit at BUMC is an extremely challenging high-risk Labor unit, giving Sydney 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 Sydneys clinical rotation, Sydney successfully provided safe
clinical nursing care for patients with confidence and expertise. Additionally, during her rotation with me, many staff
commented favorably concerning Sydneys, clinical judgement, friendly personality, and warmth in caring for her
patients. As her clinical faculty, I was impressed by Sydneys 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.
Here at The U of AZ, Sydney has done extremely well with all course assignments, and was inducted into Sigma Theta
Taus Beta Mu chapter given her academic achievements. In addition, Sydney is a member of our Honors College and
has completed her thesis titled, Evidence Based Protocol for Education Women on Non-Pharmacologic Pain
Management at The University of Arizona, given her passion in serving maternal-child populations. Sydneys academic
success is truly impressive given the demands and rigor of our nursing program!

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

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