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Tel: (520) 626-6154
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www.nursing.arizona.edu
Letter of Recommendation

Student: Kristin Cabatingan

I have the pleasure of working with Kristin during the Fall 2018 and Spring 2020 semesters. I was her
clinical, skills laboratory, and theoretical instructor for NURS 356, “Foundations of Nursing Care”. This first
semester course integrates the principles of beginning medical-surgical nursing skills, theory, research,
pathophysiology, and pharmacology with clinical instruction at a long-term care/sub-acute facility.
Additionally, I am currently Kristin’s clinical instructor for her NURS 479 Transition to the Professional
Nursing Role course, which observes her transition to the role of a nurse through a 5-week intensive
preceptorship. Kristin is currently working in her preceptorship at Banner University Medical Center Tucson
in the Operating Room. I have had the opportunity to observe Kristin in clinical practice, lecture, simulation
and lab settings.
Faculty Evaluation of Student

Outstanding Above Average Average Below Average

Academic Achievement x

Attitude toward learning new

x
concepts

Clinical Reasoning Skills x

Leadership Ability x

Dependability x

Interpersonal Skills x

Verbal Communication x

Written Communication x

Organizational Skills x

Flexibility x

Overall Evaluation:

Kristin is a positive, hardworking, and enthusiastic learner that would be an incredible addition to your
team. She is dependable and always willing to be flexible in the best interest of her patients and
colleagues. She is extremely passionate about nursing and has exceled during her preceptorship as a
perioperative nurse. Her preceptor and staff are impressed with her clinical reasoning skills and ability to
adapt to new situations. She is a natural leader, and her positive attitude and willingness to learn make
her a valuable asset to any team. Thank you for considering her for this position as a new graduate
nurse, and please feel free to contact me at (520) 307-3239 or kgrammater@email.arizona.edu.

Sincerely,

Kaylyn Bautista, MSN, RN

Clinical Instructor, University of Arizona College of Nursing