Patti Ludwig-Beymer, PhD, RN, is the administrative director for nursing research and education at Edward Hospital & Health Services in Naperville, Illinois. Edward Hospital is a 250-plus bed, full-service medical center. Dr. Ludwig-Beymer has 29 years experience in nursing, and she previously held positions in education, research, and clinical excellence at Advocate Health Care in Oak Brook, Illinois. In addition, she has been a staff nurse and faculty member in a variety of settings. She speaks and writes extensively. Dr. Ludwig-Beymer received her diploma in nursing from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; her B.S.N. and M.S.Ed. degrees from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and her Ph.D. in nursing from University of Utah in Salt Lake City.