I am a retired Registered Nurse, having graduated from Lewis and Clark Community College in 1995. I began my nursing career at Alton Memorial Hospital, where I worked from 1995 to 2002 in Telemetry, and ICU. In February 2023, a very dear friend passed and NHGSTL was a part of her service. I was deeply moved by the tribute and knew then that I had to be a part of this special group, honoring those who have dedicated their lives to the nursing profession.