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 20th, 2016

Attn: Human Resources Nurse Recruiter
Re: Ms. Macy Dailey
Hello,
It is my pleasure to provide a letter of recommendation for my current student, Ms. Macy Dailey. Macy will be graduating in May
2016 from The University of Arizonas Registered Nursing program with her Bachelors degree in Nursing. I previously
taught/supervised Macys Obstetric clinical course known as Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family in spring 2015. This clinical
rotation of 2 credits gave Macy 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 Macys preparedness for her clinicals each day, leadership abilities, as well as
her intellect and professionalism in caring for her patients with a positive attitude. Additionally, during this rotation with me, many
staff commented favorably concerning Macys clinical judgement, maturity, and warmth in caring for her patients.
Presently, I am now teaching two of Macys 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 Macy completed successfully
at The Veterans Administration (VA) hospital in Tucson Arizona in their Step- Down Care Unit. The Step Down Unit at the VA is an
extremely busy area, giving Macy opportunities to perform in the role of the high acuity 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 Macy
clinical rotation, Macy successfully provided safe clinical nursing care for 3 critically ill patients with confidence and expertise.
In terms of community service, Macy is an active volunteer in serving those in need of medical services each month in Mexico, and
also assists in the coordinated air-transport of critically ill patients from point of pickup to their location drop off.
As you are aware, Macy is committed to a career within your facility as a Registered Nurse. I strongly believe Macy is well suited to
this service endeavor. As a nurse, I have personally observed Macys excellent clinical initiative and leadership abilities, and unique
understanding of clinical prioritizing, recognition, and treatment. Macy 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 Macys, I believe, are key ingredients leading to exceptional
RN clinical practice and patient care.
Without hesitation, I highly recommend Macy Dailey as one of the top RN applicants you will consider among others. I am happy to
be contacted by phone to speak further about Macy Dailey, 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