Inspiring good works: Nurse Mary Otting (from left), who earned a master's degree from Lewis University, speaks about her experiences volunteering after Hurricane Katrina and the earthquake in Haitii to Lewis student nurses, Allysha Jones and Mary Kitchin at the new Oak Brook Lewis University campus. | Mary Compton ~ For Sun-Times Media
Nursing knowledge: Nurse Mary Otting, who earned a master's degree from Lewis University, now teaches at the school about emergency medical techniques. | Mary Compton ~ For Sun-Times Media
Fulfilling career: Nurse Mary Otting (right), who now teaches at Lewis University after volunteering for years at disaster sites, talks with Lewis student nurses, Allysha Jones (left) and Mary Kitchin, at Lewis's Oak Brook campus. | Mary Compton ~ For Sun-Times Media
Nurse Mary Otting, Lewis University
Recent nurse grad volunteered at disasters
It took Mary Otting almost 20 years to enroll in school for her bachelor’s degree in nursing and another seven to finish the program. Why? She was too busy working as a nurse. The Chicago resident, who previously had a nursing certificate, said she went … Read More