Ana Hilner of Oxford is the PN Class of 2023 Award Recipient of the Clinical Excellence Award. Hilner received the award for her distinguished clinical performance throughout her training and education at Bay Path RVTHS Practical Nursing Academy.

Hilner received the Clinical Excellence Award, an engraved clear crystal heart box from Tiffany & Co., at the official Graduation and Pinning Ceremony at the Performance Arts Center of the Overlook on June 30, 2023.

While at Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy, Hilner was a National Champion for SkillsUSA (4th Place) in First Aid/CPR, and was involved with various fundraising activities for charitable causes. Hilner is certified in Mental Health First Aid, Dementia Care, Stop the Bleed, and Health Care Provider CPR. Her volunteer activities include mandated screenings for Charlton Elementary School, vision, hearing & BMI screenings at Shepherd Hill Regional High School, and on-site Medical Care for Show Choir at Shepherd Hill Regional High School. She was inducted to the National Technical Honor Society. She is co-chair for the UNICEF Club advocating for children’s causes and fundraising. She is a member of the Mock Code Team helping ensure high quality, safe patient care through small group simulations-based sessions supervised by faculty and engaging nursing students in a variety of roles. Hilner is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and works at the Overlook in Charlton, Massachusetts. She is a MassHire grant recipient and was a delegate of Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy to the Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference at the DCU Center last May.

“We congratulate Ana for this honor and wholeheartedly applaud her family for their love and support. She received the award from Professor Jennifer DeFilippo who also had the honor of pinning Ana at the ceremony, officially welcoming her to the nursing profession. We are happy that she is recognized for her Clinical Excellence,” said, Gretheline Bolandrina, DHA, MSN Ed, RN, CRRN, Academy Director. 

About Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy: Bay Path Practical Nursing is a 40-week, (10-month), full-time, Monday through Friday, evening program. The program begins mid-August and is completed in late June. Graduates receive a Practical Nursing Certificate and are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam. Visit www.baypath.net