January

2018

To whom it may concern:

I am pleased to recommend Ms. Trysha Hicks to you for employment as a new graduate registered nurse. I am a
Clinical Nursing Instructor in the Baccalaureate Nursing Program at the University of Arizona and I was one of
Trysha’s clinical instructors during her high acuity rotation in both the Medical Surgical Units and Critical Care Units
at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. During this rotation, Ms. Hicks provided excellent care for
the patients and their families. Both her academic and clinical performance were outstanding. She also did an
excellent job of integrating theory into practice therefore enhancing her ability to become a great nurse.

Ms. Hicks is hard-working and conscientious and her strengths include the ability to critically analyze problems,
and present a possible solution. She has demonstrated the delivery of compassionate, competent nursing care to
critically ill patients and their families almost independently. In addition, she eagerly accepts challenging situations
and is self-directed. Ms. Hicks quickly acquires new skills and once mastered, she is self-motivated to learn more.
She fully accepts the responsibility of advocating on behalf of patients and their families. During her clinical
rotations, she was able to gather relevant information seamlessly and incorporate it into her plan of care with
patients.

Ms. Hicks has maintained Honors status at the University of Arizona, along with many other distinctions, during her
time in nursing school. She has been accepted to present her Honors Thesis at the Western Institute of Nursing
Research Conference in 2018 representing the University of Arizona. Trysha has been completing an externship at
the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System while completing her nursing courses. She also has continued to
uphold her role as President of the organization, Student Nurses at the University of Arizona, all while preserving
her GPA of 4.0.

I support Ms. Hicks’s application for employment as a nurse in her area of interest, as I believe she will make
significant contributions to the nursing profession. She is a bright, knowledgeable student who is willing to work
hard to meet her goals. She accepts nothing less than the best she can possibly do for others on a regular basis.
She has proven to be very mature, a team player and supportive of others. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
you have questions regarding her qualifications.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Spinks

Elizabeth Spinks, RN MSN

University of Arizona, College of Nursing
1305 N. Martin Ave.
Tucson, Arizona 85721
elizabethspinks@email.arizona.edu