1305 N.

Martin Avenue

1305 N. Martin Avenue

P.O. Box 210203
Tucson, AZ 85721-0203
Tel: (520) 626-6154
Fax: (520) 626-4062
www.nursing.arizona.edu

November 30, 2015

I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Katelyn Tamaray. Katelyn is applying for a position as a registered
nurse at your hospital. Based on my observations of Katelyn as a student at the University of Arizona College of Nursing, I believe
she would make an excellent addition to your staff.
Katelyn is a student enrolled in a community health nursing course I am teaching this semester. For the clinical practicum in
the course, Katelyn completed a 5-week rotation with the Pima County Health Department Pubic Health Nursing Division,
conducting a community assessment and providing population-focused care to vulnerable communities. Her experiences included
working with school-aged children in a variety of school districts and with homeless adults. Based on her grades, her attendance,
and her participation in class, I would rate her performance as excellent.
Katelyn has many strengths. She is reliable and responsible, as she consistently met deadlines, completed assigned tasks, and
honored her commitments. She has good interpersonal skills and works well with peers, professionals in the community and the
public. She is articulate, warm and friendly. The service-learning project she completed for the course involved a significant
amount of research and writing, skills that Katelyn has mastered. Katelyn also demonstrated initiative and flexibility by taking
advantage of learning and service opportunities outside her assigned clinical day to enrich her community experience and meet
community needs. Most importantly, Katelyn consistently demonstrated compassion and respect for vulnerable populations,
especially those living in disadvantaged and underserved communities.
In conclusion, I would highly recommend Katelyn Tamaray for a position as a registered nurse in your organization. If her
performance in my class is any indication of how she will perform as nurse, Katelyn will be a positive addition to your staff. Please
feel to contact me at the number below if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

Patty Nolan Goldsmith MS, RN, PHCNS-BC

Clinical Instructor
The University of Arizona College of Nursing
png@arizona.edu 520-471-1044