Mary Buckley, MSN, RN, ACMA, began her professional education by receiving an associate degree in Nursing, quickly followed by receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Master of Science degree in Nursing, all from The University of Nebraska. Mary's professional career has primarily focused on nursing education and case management. She was an associate professor at Iowa Western Community College, where she taught nursing courses and chaired the curriculum committee. Recently, she was a recipient of the Daisy Award for her compassionate care in the emergency department at CHI Mercy Hospital in Iowa.

Address correspondence to Mary E. Buckley, MSN, RN, ACMA, CHI Mercy Hospital, 800 Mercy Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 ([email protected]).

The author reports no conflicts of interest.