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April 18, 2018

To Whom It May Concern:

McKenna Foxworthy was my student during her 10 week psychiatric/mental health nursing
clinical rotation last semester. As a clinical instructor/lecturer with fifty years experience in
various psych nursing areas, I have a unique opportunity to become acquainted with my
students as individuals. Since they're learning to use their own personalities as a therapeutic
tool, I try to help them get to know themselves more in depth and as members of a team on our
four unit inpatient facility. During our psych rotation, they also experience working with older
adults, pediatric therapy services, and intensive adult outpatient services. My goal for them is to
practice interpersonal relationship skills that can be generalized and applied to any nursing
endeavor they choose.

McKenna Foxworthy is just a fine person - not just a fine young person - because she actually
puts to shame many of us "oldsters" with her clear moral and ethical compass. Don't get me
wrong, McKenna is not some overly idealistic new nurse. She has her feet firmly planted in the
real healthcare world, but brings a breath of fresh air to it. McKenna expects the best out of
people --- herself, her fellow students, and her co-workers. What's more, she actually brings the
best out of others, by leading by example. You know those nurses who seem to be an island of
calm and focus in the midst of an emergency. McKenna is one of them. Although, at beginning
of her psych rotation, McKenna was somewhat reticent about interacting with seriously mentally
ill patients, she quickly gained confidence in her therapeutic communication skills. She is a
"quick study" who is able to adapt to new challenges with intelligence and sensitivity.

Now the usual (but true) description of the strengths and attributes that McKenna will bring to
your organization: 1) a broad and in depth nursing knowledge base; 2) highly developed
technical/technology abilities; 3) excellent verbal/written communication skills and finally; 4) an
appreciation of the value of the continued application of evidenced-based nursing practice.

Review McKenna's resume again. When you interview her, you will appreciate her unique
combination of "head and heart". She is more poised and mature than many of her peers -
another sign of potential leadership. This is because she has had to earn those awards and
scholarships the old fashion way - hard work and perseverance. McKenna will be an
outstanding new member of your healthcare team. She is a well-balanced person with many
inter-related interests - childhood education, mental health, professional organizations, and
spirituality. And you never know when you might have need for a good pianist!

Sincerely,

Susan Markovich, RN, MSN

Clinical Instructor