Mila had an overwhelming amount of nominations for the DAISY Award. Listed are a few of the comments from her students:  Mila has helped to foster a nurturing, open atmosphere full of support; She embodies what it means to be a nurse and effortlessly translates it into her role as an educator; Her tireless efforts to make sure "no one gets left behind" are apparent each time she fights for our clinical opportunities; She encourages us to conquer current skills while reaching beyond the syllabus; She is tough but effective with immediate feedback regardless of whether it is a success or area of growth; Her passion speaks for itself and she projects such poise and confidence that we aspire to be the kind of nurse that she is.