UPEI MASTER OF NURSING PROGRAM Professional Reference Form For referees who are providing a reference about professional performance 1. Applicant Information (please print): Name: ___________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________ 2. To the Referee: This evaluation will be kept confidential and will be used only for admission purposes. I am comparing this applicant to __________ employees I have supervised at the same level in the past five years. I have known the applicant for _______ years. Please check the box that best reflects the professional qualities of the applicant. Professional/Personal Qualities Outstanding (top 5%) Superior (top 10%) Above Average (top 25%) Average (top 50%) Below Average Unable to comment Professional achievement and aptitude Clinical competence Problem solving / critical thinking Oral communication Written communication Research skills and/or potential Creativity Ability to work independently Organizational ability Initiative Perseverance Interpersonal skills Overall aptitude for graduate study 1 of 3 3. We also require your written comments on the suitability of the applicant for graduate study. Please use the space below and attach an additional page, if desired. If you send an additional page, please ensure that it is signed and dated. 2 of 3 4. Referee Information (please print): Name: _______________________________ Signature: __________________________ Position: ______________________________ Institution/Company: __________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________ City: _____________ Country:________________ Home Tel.: ______________ Province: ___________ Work Tel.: ______________ Date (dd/mm/yyyy): ______________________ Forward completed referee form to: Admissions Office, University of Prince Edward Island 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3 Fax: (902) 566-0795 Tel.: (902) 566-0439 Application Deadline February 15 UPEI protects your privacy and maintains the confidentiality of your personal information. The information requested on this form is subject to provisions of the UPEI Personal Information and Privacy Policy and is collected under the authority of the Universities Act. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, contact the School of Nursing, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3. April 2013 3 of 3