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Watch this video to hear Alumni Coral Smith, Toni Bluemke, Mary Vandervolgen-Goldman and Sharron Parker reminisce about the old St. Elizabeth School of Nursing building. We need your help to make the next chapter of our school grow. Leave your legacy in the footprint of the old St. Elizabeth by supporting the St. Elizabeth Garden today!

People often choose a career in nursing because they are called to care for others. Part of patient care is making treatment decisions with health and comfort in mind. When choices need to be made, ethics can come into play. Seeking resolution when options are less than ideal can prove even more difficult. Understanding the role ethics and decision-making play is critical to a nurse’s mission.

Demand is overreaching. Burnout is real. Turnover is high. Employers across the US are experiencing a staffing crisis, and the field of nursing is no exception. The strain on administrators and patients is palpable. The critical need to recruit and retain talent also affects patient care. How is the field of nursing coping with the current healthcare climate, and what’s working to combat it?

Our globalized world faces environmental challenges. It’s not just manufacturing and technology that need to continue going greener. The healthcare industry also contributes to climate change. From clinical research to patient care, the medical field consumes massive amounts of energy, materials and resources. Collaborating to find solutions means a better future for providers, patients and the planet. What do nurses need to know regarding sustainability approaches and making a difference in their corner of the world?