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
March 3rd, 2020
Attn: Human Resources Nurse Recruiter
Re: Ms. Sage Char-Lee

Hello,

It is my pleasure to provide a letter of recommendation for my current student, Ms. Sage Char-Lee. Sage will be graduating in
May 2020 from The University of Arizona’s (UA) Nursing program with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Presently, I am
teaching two of Sage’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 Sage completed
successfully at the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) hospital in Tucson Arizona on their Med-Surg, Post-Op Unit (2 South). The 2 South
unit at the VA is an extremely challenging area, giving Sage 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, Sage successfully provided safe clinical nursing care for up to 5 patients with confidence
and expertise. Additionally, during her rotation with me, many staff commented favorably concerning Sage’s clinical
judgement, attentive listening, and work ethic in caring for her patients.

As her clinical faculty, I have been impressed by her 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. Throughout the rigorous
academic program at the UA, Sage has excelled with all course assignments posesses a strong GPA of 3.6.

As you are aware, Sage is committed to a career within your facility as a Registered Nurse. I strongly believe Sage is well
suited to this service endeavor. As a nurse, I have personally observed Sage’s clinical initiative abilities, her unique
understanding of clinical prioritizing and treatments, and ability to set and achieve goals. Sage also possesses clear
communication skills and a calm demeanor 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 Sage Char-Lee as one of the best RN applicants you will consider among others. I am
happy to be contacted by phone to speak further about Sage Char-Lee 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