Jessica is an outstanding leader, educator, and mentor. Her knowledge is extensive, and she brings kindness, empathy, and a sense of humor to interactions with others. To Jessica, nursing is a passion. It’s not just what she is, but who she is. She believes there is always room to grow and learn as a nurse and imparts this wisdom to her students. Jessica’s nominator, a student she precepted, stated that they are extremely grateful to have had Jessica teach them her unique ways of making care both individualized and comforting. Her empathy and eager attitude towards being an educator to students, other staff, patients, and families is one that they hope to carry with them through their nursing career.