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Martin Avenue
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Tucson, AZ 85721-0203
Tel: (520) 626-6152
Fax: (520) 626-2669
www.nursing.arizona.edu

October 3, 2018

To Whom It May Concern:

Alison (Ali) McGee 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.

When I remember Ali as a student last semester, the phrase, "sweetness and light" comes to
mind and in the most sincere way. This does not mean that Ali shouldn't be taken very
seriously as a prime candidate for employment with you as an outstanding new grad RN-to-be.
Just review her "objective". Ali is uniquely qualified to provide that "positive atmosphere" and
meet her goals once she is in the fold of your healthcare organization. She is a graduating
member of a highly competitive class of the University of Arizona College of Nursing - one of the
better programs in the nation with an NCLEX first time pass rate in the mid-to-high 90's. No
mean feat!

Now the usual (but true) description of the strengths and attributes that Ali 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.

Another saying that applies to Ali McGee - "still waters run deep". When you interview her, she
may seem somewhat reticent at first. However, before long, especially when engaged in a topic
she deeply cares about - like patient care - Ali literally lights up (as above). Her enthusiasm and
warmth cause others to gravitate towards her as a team member and a role-model type leader.
This is the kind of caregiver you would want for yourself and your loved ones - a highly
competent nurse with a big heart. Young professionals like Ali don't come around often. Take
advantage of the "Ali" opportunity.

Sincerely,

Susan Markovich, RN, MSN

Clinical Instructor