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Paula Ketchum, LPN, says Grace Living Center offers a myriad of opportunities for people interested in nursing careers. Photo by James Coburn

Laughing with Elizabeth...Commentary by Elizabeth Bussey Sowdal, RN, PCCN

Lazelle Benefield, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., has served as interim dean at OU College of Nursing since Nov. 1, 2009.

Approximately 700 high school students attended Mercy’s Health Career Exploration Day last week. The students above were learning to intubate during an asthma activity. Pictured from left to right are Sydney Monday, 16, Junior; Hurley Fry, 17, Junior; and Amanda Wesselhoft, 16, Junior.