elizabeth hesse, RN, BSN, CCRN

For many years, ANMC lacked a solid palliative care program for inpatient clients. Frequent attempts were made by bedside nurses to address the lack of palliative care options, but nothing ever came to be. Beth not only saw this issue but took it as a challenge to overcome and unlike anyone before her, she has made a difference. In the short weeks since the palliative care program has been piloted in the unit, I have seen so many benefits. Morale has improved unit wide, and we are providing better end of life care than we have ever provided in the past. Thank you, Beth.