The Hutton Foundation is pleased to announce Rebecca Abbott as the 2023 Hatton Foundation Scholarship Recipient for Kit Carson County.

Abbott was inspired to become a certified nursing assistant by her grandmother and a close friend.

She worked as a CNA for 11 years before returning to school and earning a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) degree from Lamar Community College and an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) degree from Morgan Community College.

She currently works as an LPN at Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital, where she has been for the past two years.

She finds her vocation in the emergency department and expects the adrenaline and critical thinking skills that surround this department.

Additionally, Abbott hopes to develop her skills in wound care, home health care, and oncology.

A rural nurse is called upon to master different aspects of nursing, and she certainly lives up to this call.

“Rebecca has shown incredible tenacity in advancing herself as a CNA and LPN,” said a foundation representative. “We have no doubt that she will also be successful as an undergraduate registered nurse. Congratulations Rebecca. I wish you the very best in both careers.”

For more information about the Hutton Foundation and Nursing Financial Assistance, visit the jimhuttoneducationfoundation.org website.

Jim Hutton had a passion for helping students become nurses. He learned firsthand the importance of quality nursing care.

As a result, I created a foundation to help students pursue their dreams of becoming a nurse. In doing so, Jim left a legacy to the nurses of Kit Carson and Yuma counties.

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