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

February 2, 2016
To Whom It May Concern
It is with great pleasure I am writing a letter of recommendation for Ms. Alaina Hill.
I, Carla McPherson, MS, RN-BC; Clinical Assistant Professor, have known Alaina
as a nursing student since fall 2015 when she enrolled in my course N366: Acute and
Chronic Illness Management I. Ms. Hill was in my clinical group for that nursing course
at Northwest Medical Center Tucson, Arizona.
Throughout that semester, she had been a learner with very clear goals and the ability
to meet those goals. She demonstrated great communication skills with clients, staff,
peers, and faculty in all clinical settings. With minimal guidance, she remained
organized and demonstrated time management skills appropriate for this level of
student. Alaina was consistently prepared for clinical and was receptive to new and
challenging learning situations with a variety of adult-aged patients. She demonstrated
problem-solving skills and was willing, professional, and very enthusiastic to take on
challenges.
Alaina has a very good academic record and has demonstrated appropriate clinical
decision making skills applying theory to practice.
I highly recommend this student, Alaina Hill for a position within the VA System. She will
be an asset to your institution and to the profession as well.
Please contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,

Carla McPherson, MS, RN-BC

Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Arizona
(520) 626-6328
cmcphers@nursing.arizona.edu