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<\/a>Nickname:<\/strong>\u00a0Betty Jean (my middle name is Jean, and Betty is a nickname for Elizabeth!)<\/p>\n Hometown:<\/strong>\u00a0I was born and raised in NJ, went to college in Delaware and Syracuse, NY, and I’ve lived in Lititz, Pennsylvania for the last 23 years.<\/p>\n What do you enjoy doing outside of school?<\/strong>\u00a0One of my favorite pastimes is going for a walk\/run with my husband on a beautiful evening.<\/p>\n What is a fun fact or story about you?<\/strong> A quote, prayer, etc. that has significance to you? Sr Macrina Wiederkehr<\/em><\/p>\n What is your previous education?<\/strong> I graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelors of Electrical Engineering in 1985 and from Syracuse University with a Masters in Engineering in 1988.<\/p>\n What were you doing before beginning your IPS journey?<\/strong> In August of 2011, I decided to take a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). That was a period of discernment which had begun over 6 years prior when I did a one year stint as a volunteer Eucharistic Minister in the hospital. After finishing my unit of CPE, I was hired part-time as a per diem chaplain. In August of 2012, I began a one-year CPE residency. THEN, I began at IPS. I did things a bit backwards!<\/p>\n What made you decide to come to Loyola IPS?<\/strong> What degree are you seeking?<\/strong> Do you have a favorite class or one you look forward to taking?<\/strong> Do you see any challenges you will have to overcome during your time here?\u00a0<\/strong> Do you have any recommendations for future students?<\/strong> Tell us about your new job.\u00a0<\/strong> What goals do you have for this job?<\/strong> Feel free to reach out to Elizabeth at:\u00a0<\/strong>betty.j.schultz.9@facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n **Join the conversation by\u00a0following\u00a0@BrianSchmisek<\/a>\u00a0on Twitter and\u00a0@LoyolaIPS<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram! Also, network with the\u00a0Loyola Chicago IPS<\/a>\u00a0community on LinkedIn.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Elizabeth Schultz is earning her\u00a0Masters in Pastoral Studies with a Health Care Chaplaincy concentration through IPS online courses. She has\u00a0Masters in Engineering, flew a helicopter\u00a0at 18 years old, loves long walks with her husband and has recently accepted a position as a hospital Staff Chaplain. Check out\u00a0our Q&A with Elizabeth below to read a little read more
\nI flew a helicopter when I was 18! Actually, I was in the co-pilot seat, but the pilot let me fly, hover, and land the Army helicopter. I was working at a military base in NJ during the summer between high school and college. One of the Army pilots gave me a flight suit to put on and took me (unofficially) on a flight along the ocean and up to NYC. We flew around my house, then up to the Statue of Liberty, and back to the base. Waving to the kids on the beach was almost as cool as actually getting to fly the helicopter by myself.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>What is a blessing but a rain of grace<\/em>
\nfalling generously into the lives<\/em>
\nof those in need; and who among us<\/em>
\nis without need?<\/em>
\nMay the divine Spirit<\/em>
\ntouch your spirit in the course of this day.<\/em>
\nMay your work this day be your love made visible.<\/em>
\nMay you breathe upon the wounds<\/em>
\nof those with whom you work.<\/em>
\nMay you open yourself to God\u2019s breathing.<\/em>
\nMay you honor the flame of love<\/em>
\nthat burns inside you.<\/em>
\nMay your voice this day<\/em>
\nbe a voice of encouragement.<\/em>
\nMay your life be an answer to someone\u2019s prayer.<\/em>
\nMay you own a grateful heart.<\/em>
\nMay you have enough joy to give you hope,<\/em>
\nenough pain to make you wise.<\/em>
\nMay there be no room in your heart for hatred.<\/em>
\nMay you be free from violent thoughts.<\/em>
\nWhen you look into the window of your soul<\/em>
\nmay you see the face of God.<\/em>
\nMay the lamp of your life<\/em>
\nshine upon all you meet this day.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nThe maturity of the online curriculum. I looked at many online programs at Catholic universities and none seemed as rich and well-developed as Loyola\u2019s.<\/p>\n
\nI am in the final year of a Masters in Pastoral Studies with a Health Care Chaplaincy concentration. This curriculum will prepare me well for seeking board certification with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains.<\/p>\n
\nBoy, that\u2019s a hard question. What I\u2019ve discovered as an adult learner is that I want to soak in as much as I can and all of my courses thus far met that desire. I loved IPS 417: Literature of Ancient Israel and IPS 404: Theology of Suffering. I\u2019m looking forward to taking IPS599: Theology and Ethics at the End of Life this fall.<\/p>\n
\nProbably my biggest challenge has been learning in the online environment. I tend to process information best by talking face to face with fellow students, colleagues, and instructors. So, conversing via posts in our message boards continues to be my biggest challenge. That being said, the synchronous classes are a blessing. The other MAPS programs I researched prior to applying to IPS did not offer nearly as many (if any) synchronous classes. Of course, professors and fellow students are only a phone call away for verbal discussion and learning.<\/p>\n
\nDon\u2019t hesitate to utilize all of the resources IPS offers. I\u2019ve found the professors to be available and more than willing to help me reach my goals both academically and professionally.<\/p>\n
\nI have accepted a permanent position at Lancaster General Hospital as a Staff Chaplain. The position is contingent upon finishing my degree and being Board Certified within 2 years. The IPS curriculum has me right on track (thanks to the Integration Project specifically for Health Care Chaplaincy)! I am the lead chaplain for our critical care units which include medical ICU, surgical ICU, Intermediate ICU and trauma\/neuro ICU. That\u2019s about 60 beds. I am to provide a consistent presence and read-access for staff, families and patients on those units. I will also provide mentorship to our CPE students assigned to those units and coordinate the provision of spiritual care. Other parts of the position include: attending and facilitating debriefings, participating in follow-up meetings for organ donation cases, attending ethics committee meetings, providing staff education, and working on advanced care planning.<\/p>\n
\nMy primary goal is to be available to provide for the spiritual and emotional needs of our staff, patients and families. One of the ways in which to achieve part of this goal is to help patients and their families work together with the interdisciplinary team to develop a plan of care which is consistent with their goals and values.<\/p>\n