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Letter of Recommendation for Employment

Student: Ley Carolina

(Last) (First)

My contact with this student:

I had the pleasure of working with Carolina Ley during the Fall 2016 semester. I was her course chair and
clinical instructor for NURS 356, “Foundations of Nursing Care”. This course integrates the principles of
beginning medical and surgical nursing skills, theory, research, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, and
provided nursing care on both the long-term care and sub-acute units in the facility. I had the opportunity
to observe Carolina in clinical practice, lecture, and development sessions, including simulation and lab
settings.

Faculty Evaluation of Student

Outstanding Above Average Average Below Average

Academic Achievement X

Attitude toward learning new concepts X

Clinical Competence X

Critical Thinking Skills X

Leadership Ability X

Dependability X

Interpersonal Skills X

Verbal Communication X

Written Communication X

Working With Patients/ Families X

Organizational Skills X

Problem-Solving Ability X

Flexibility X

Ability to Work Well With Others X

What are the applicant’s major strengths? Carolina’s major strengths include her high level of
organization, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to think critically in complex situations. Carolina
also has excellent interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills and consistently displays caring
behaviors toward the patients and families she works with. Carolina always displays a high level of
professionalism and is clearly dedicated to her studies and to the profession of nursing. Carolina is a
very centered student, and would do well in a variety of healthcare units and organizations. She works
well both individually and in groups and could do well on units of higher acuity.

What is your overall evaluation of this student compared with others at the same level in your program?

I have been impressed with Carolina’s ability to think critically and respond well to complex situations; she
is very observant when compared to her peers. Carolina will make an excellent nurse and a highly
recommend her for any new graduate or entry position. Please feel free to contact me if you have any
questions.

Signature:

Lisa Kiser, CNM, WHNP

Clinical Instructor, University of Arizona College of Nursing
520-626-7571
lkiser@arizona.edu