I want to recognize Kyrsten Earle for the incredible compassion and strength she showed while caring for a young 37-year-old patient with end-stage heart failure. This patient had been with our hospital for 18 years, and during his final admission, Kyrsten was there for him in a truly extraordinary way. When she first cared for him, Kyrsten was still on orientation. Despite being new, she immediately recognized that something wasn’t right. She trusted her instincts, escalated his care, and helped initiate his transfer to the ICU. Before he left the floor, he looked at her and said, “You’re going to be a good nurse. You didn’t do anything wrong. I’m just very sick.” That moment stuck with all of us. It was clear he felt safe with her. By the time he returned to our unit, Kyrsten had graduated from orientation and was practicing on her own. She picked right back up where she left off, caring for him through his final week of life. She prayed with him when he asked, sat with him for hours, and supported his family with a calm, steady presence. She was there when he passed, holding space for him and his loved ones with so much grace. On the day he died, his family asked to speak at the nurses’ station. Through tears, they thanked the entire team, but they spoke especially about Kyrsten. They shared how much her care meant to their son and how deeply they appreciated her kindness, patience, and heart. Kyrsten walked with this patient from the beginning of his final admission to the very end. As a young nurse, she showed a rare level of compassion and maturity. She didn’t just care for him; she honored him. And in doing so, she reminded all of us what nursing is really about. We are so proud of her. She is everything we hope for in the next generation of nurses and more than deserving of recognition.