BEST NURSING STUDENT – HANNAH HYLDEN

By Andrea Busche

While there is no doubt we urgently need the knowledge and experience of our most tenured nurses, the future of the medical industry rests with our youth. The Florence Award for “Best Nursing Student” is given to a student who displays an excellent tenacity to learn, and also performs community service in their related field. The recipient of this special award is Duluthian Hannah Hylden.

A balancing act

Hylden, a 2014 graduate of Duluth East High School, currently has her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification, and is pursuing her Registered Nursing (RN) degree from Lake Superior College. She is concurrently working at Benedictine – a skilled nursing facility where patients receive rehabilitation and long-term care – where she assesses patients, dispenses medications, and does wound dressings for between 15 and 20 patients per day.

Upon her graduation, which is expected to occur in 2021, Hylden wants to specialize in working with children.

“I plan to pursue pediatrics, pediatric oncology, or working in the NICU,” Hylden said. “I’ve always had a heart for kids, and I want to make an impact for kids and families.”

Service work

As a teen, Hylden did a lot of baby-sitting, eventually taking work as a nanny. She also participated in three service trips – to Costa Rica, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic –through her church, Vineyard Church of Duluth. To this day, she somehow also finds the time to volunteer, through offering childcare and teaching Sunday school, at Vineyard.

Traveling to underprivileged countries is something Hylden plans to continue.

“I have dreams of travel and doing missions throughout my nursing career,” Hylden said.

Nomination

Hylden was nominated for this award by her father, Eric Hylden, and her mother, Debbie Davis.

“Hannah’s compassion and work ethic are a wonder to behold, and inspire me in my own job,” said Eric.

“Hannah understands the need for nurses who care and is willing to go above and beyond to help out and take care of her patients,” added Debbie. “Kindness and care fill her heart and show through when she is helping others.”

Hylden is pleased to be the recipient of the Best Nursing Student award.

“My parents have always seen how hard I work, but it’s nice to be recognized for my career goals and all the work it has taken to pursue my dream of becoming a nurse,” she said.

Congratulations Hannah Hylden

Winner of The2020FlorenceAward forBestNursing Student

Hannah waschosen forher excellent tenacity to learn, and performs community serviceinthe healthcarefield. She is astudent at LakeSuperior College and works at Benedictine Health Center

Congratulations Hannah, we arehonored to have youonour team.

We would also liketocongratulate, Brandon Emanuelson forbeing nominatedfor this prestigious award.