Mary began her hospice career over 13 years ago. When she did her preceptor ship at Hopewell House (many years ago), she knew this was the area of nursing she wanted to be a part of and contribute in some small way to the Dignity of Life. She is a certified Hospice and Palliative Care nurse, and had received her certificate in Training and Development from Marylhurst University. Mary is active in the community, she is the Chair of the Speaker’s Bureau for Senior Providers Infor-mation Network and is involved in various committees within the Providence System.  Mary’s primary role with Providence Hos-pice is clinical educator for both East and West Providence Hospices. Her primary audiences are staff in nursing homes, Senior Centers, Colleges Adult Foster Homes as well as for the community. She hopes through her education she can help the care-givers and nurses continue the excellent work they do in caring for end of life patients.