When Carol Havel first started her nursing career 45 years ago, syringes were still glass and medical gloves were washed and reused as often as possible.

"It was a lot different. Just a much different atmosphere back then," said Havel, who is retiring Jan. 11 from Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers after 42 years with the hospital.

In her years of service at Morris Hospital, Havel worked as an obstetric nurse, emergency room nurse, operating room nurse, supervisor, team leader and assistant director of nursing, among many other positions. She is ending her career as vice president of patient care services.