University of Hawaii

K A P I O L A N I
C O L L E G E

C O M M U N I T Y

Nursing Department

April 17, 2016

To Whom This Concerns:
I am writing this letter to offer my recommendation for Christine Rombawa. I am the Pediatric
Program Coordinator for the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program at Kapiolani
Community College. I also serve as the lecturer for the classroom component of the Pediatric
course and a clinical instructor. Christina was a student in my class in the fall of 2015.
The Pediatric component of the ADN program is a fast paced and intense course and covers
complex medical surgical conditions in infants and children. Ms. Rombawa met all course
expectations and excelled in class. She is able to apply theory and demonstrate acute critical
thinking abilities and understanding of the nursing process. Ms. Rombawa is eager to acquire
nursing knowledge and experience and was fully engaged in her learning process. She actively
sought out learning opportunities and challenges and utilized multiple resources to obtain
knowledge. She responded well to guidance and actively sought out constructive feedback on
her performance and content comprehension. She successfully conducted a health education
class for children along with a colleague which was well received by the school.
Ms. Rombawa is highly motivated to perform well. She is a mature learner with a high degree
of integrity, responsibility, and ambition and behaved professionally at all times. She was
always punctual, prepared for the task at hand, and met all deadlines. I believe because of her
maturity and life experience, she is able to handle challenging clinical and professional
situations with an aura of calmness and wisdom. She is also a team player; offering assistance
to her colleagues and being an advocate for colleagues whether in the clinical or classroom
setting.
Ms. Rombawa also has a pleasant and positive attitude that makes it enjoyable to have her in
class. She is regarded well by her peers and works well with colleagues, faculty and
educational staff. It was a pleasure and honor to have her as a student. I feel she will excel in
any aspect of nursing and believe she would make a positive addition to your healthcare team.
So it is without reservation that I strongly recommend Christine Rombawa. If you have any
questions, I can be reached at the contact information listed below.

4303 Diamond Head Road, Kopiko 210, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-4421

Telephone: (808)734-9305, Facsimile: (808)734-9147, Website: www.kcc.hawaii.edu
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution

University of Hawaii

K A P I O L A N I
C O L L E G E

C O M M U N I T Y

Nursing Department

Sincerely,

Laura Ohara, R.N., M.S., P.N.P.

Assistant Professor
Department of Nursing
ohara3@hawaii.edu

4303 Diamond Head Road, Kopiko 210, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816-4421

Telephone: (808)734-9305, Facsimile: (808)734-9147, Website: www.kcc.hawaii.edu
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution