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 16, 2016

To Whom It May Concern
It is with great pleasure I am writing a letter of recommendation for Ms. Lisa Marie
Siewert. I, Carla McPherson, MS, RN-BC; Clinical Assistant Professor, have known
Lisa as a nursing student since fall 2015 when she enrolled in my course N366: Acute
and Chronic Illness Management I. Ms. Siewert was in my clinical group for that
nursing course at Northwest Medical Center Tucson, Arizona.
Throughout this semester, she had been a learner with very clear goals and the ability
to meet those goals. She demonstrated excellent 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. Lisa 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 enthusiastic to take on
challenges.
Lisa has a very good academic record and has demonstrated appropriate clinical
decision making skills applying theory to practice.
I recommend this student, Lisa Marie Siewert for a VALOR position within your
organization.
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