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

April 5th, 2016

Attn: Human Resources Nurse Recruiter
Re: Ms. Cynthia Quinonez
Hello,
It is my pleasure to provide a letter of recommendation for my current student, Ms. Cynthia Quinonez. Cynthia will be graduating in
May 2016 from The University of Arizonas Registered Nursing program with her Bachelors degree in Nursing. I previously
taught/supervised Cynthias Obstetric clinical course known as Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family in spring 2015. This clinical
rotation of 2 credits gave Cynthia 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 Cynthias preparation for her clinicals each day, patient care abilities, as
well as her intellect and professionalism in caring for her patients with a warm and positive attitude. Additionally, during this rotation
with me, staff commented favorably concerning Cynthias clinical judgement and kindness in caring for her patients.
Presently, I am now teaching two of Cynthias 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 Cynthia completed
successfully at St. Josephs hospital on their Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Tucson Arizona. The Medical-Surgical
ICU is an extremely busy area, giving Cynthia 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
Cynthias clinical rotation, Cynthia successfully provided safe clinical nursing care for her assigned patients with confidence and
expertise.
As you are aware, Cynthia is committed to a career within your facility as a Registered Nurse. I strongly believe Cynthia is well
suited to this service endeavor. As a nurse, I have personally observed Cynthias clinical initiative abilities, and her unique
understanding of clinical prioritizing, recognition, and treatment. Cynthia also possesses the ability to think and react quickly in timesensitive 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 Cynthias, I believe, are key ingredients leading to exceptional
RN clinical practice and patient care.
Without hesitation, I highly recommend Cynthia Quinonez as one of the best RN applicants you will consider among others. I am
happy to be contacted by phone to speak further about Cynthia Quinonez, 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