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
Nov 13th, 2018
Attn: Human Resources Nurse Recruiter
Re: Ms. Madalyn Crouch

Hello,

It is my pleasure to provide a letter of recommendation for my current student, Ms. Madalyn Crouch. Madalyn will be
graduating in December 2018 from The University of Arizona’s (UA) Nursing program with her bachelor’s degree in
nursing. Presently, I am teaching two of Madalyn’s 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 Madalyn
completed successfully at Banner University Medical Center (BUMC) in Tucson Arizona on unit 3E, an adult Medical
Intermediate Care unit. Unit 3E at BUMC is an extremely challenging area, giving Madalyn 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 patients. At the completion of her clinical rotation, Madalyn successfully provided safe
clinical nursing care for up to 5 patients with confidence and expertise. Additionally, during her rotation with me staff
commented favorably concerning Madalyn’s clinical judgement, friendly personality, flexibility, and warmth in caring for
her patients. As her clinical faculty, I was impressed by her preparedness for clinicals each day, organizational abilities,
as well as her intellect and professionalism in caring for her patients/families of diverse backgrounds in a supportive
manner. Madalyn has done extremely well with all course assignments and throughout the rigorous nursing program at
the U of A, holds an impressive GPA of 3.6!

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

Without hesitation, I highly recommend Madalyn Crouch as one of the best RN applicants you will consider among
others. I am happy to be contacted by phone to speak further about Madalyn Crouch 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 O’Connell, Senior Lecturer and Course Chair, College of Nursing, The University of Arizona