JAl THE UNIVERSilY

OF ARIZONA.
College of Nursing

1305 N. Martin Avenue

P.O. Box 210203

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

October 12, 2015

To Whom It May Concern:

It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Chelsey Earnhart. Chelsey
was a student in my second semester course Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family at
The University of Arizona College ofNursing. Chelsey was an outstanding student in this
course. She has a strong work ethic and is self-directed. She is professional, and has
strong communication and interpersonal skills. She has a very positive attitude, and is an
engaged, motivated learner. Additionally, I am on Chelsey's honors thesis committee.
For this project Chelsey focused on developing an evidence based best practice protocol
for providing support to parents of children with developmental disability. Her project
was very well written and creative. Chelsey's excellent academic achievement is
reflected by the fact that she has been consistently on the Dean's List while at the
University of Arizona, and she will graduate with Honors. She also received the
University of Arizona Wildcat Excellence Award, and was nominated to Sigma Theta
Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Chelsey has been the recipient of the
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship. Chelsey works as an Adaptive
Water Safety Instructor, and is a Special Olympics Swim Coach. She is skilled at
communicating effectively with adults and children with cognitive, physical and
developmental disabilities. Chelsey is a serious student committed to the nursing
profession. I recommend Chelsey for your position and feel like she has much to offer
your organization. Please contact me at 520-626-6756 or mgoldsmi@email.arizona.edu
if you have questions regarding Ms. Earnhart.
Sincerely,

Melissa Goldsmith, PhD, RNC

Clinical Associate Professor
The University of Arizona College ofNursing