What is the advantage in attending a Seventh-day Adventist nursing school? The difference is not the teaching techniques or the high standards, nor just the required religious courses and extensive opportunities to worship with others. The difference is not easy to define, but it can clearly be felt by those who experience it. This elusive quality includes the essence of the Christian environment and the special ambiance that results when a group of people bound together by common spiritual practices and a common belief system strive toward shared goals. The principles are treating students nicely, living clean lives, and caring that students succeed.