On January 18, the nursing profession lost a true champion, nationally recognized nurse advocate and former ANA board member, Mary Ellen Patton. A recipient of multiple awards, Mary Ellen was an ANA Hall of Fame Inductee, and a recipient of the Staff Nurse Leadership Award. During her time as a registered nurse, Mary Ellen championed causes for bedside nurses, including improving the work environment, wages, and leadership roles. Her work and actions by the nurses at Youngstown Hospital Association resulted in elevated nurses' role and visibility but also resulted in greater economic benefits, and improved practice standards for all nurses. Join us in sending condolences to Mary Ellen's daughter and ANA Past President, Rebecca Patton, and her family.