Nurses & the Humanities

 

 

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Nurses & The Humanities was founded in June 2006 to present programs that demonstrate and encourage the healing power of the arts and the humanities for caregivers and their patients.

Programs addressing diverse themes of nursing and the humanities (art, literature, history, philosophy, music, theater, and dance) have various formats, including lectures, workshops, classes, and excursions. The programs are geared towards nurses, caregivers, medical professionals, and nursing students, but are open to the general public.

 

Upcoming Program (Wed. July 21, 2010)

The Art of Sketching: An Exercise of Meditation and Healing

Join award-winning multi-media artist LuEllen Joy Giera for a sketching class in the Swedish Covenant Healing Gardens. This class is specifically geared towards caregivers and other health care professionals. Through an interactive demonstration, participants of the class will learn how to utilize the art of sketching as both a meditative exercise and outlet of creative expression. LuEllen will show health care professionals how to use drawing to express themselves- their frustrations, joys, stresses- and ultimately illustrate their experiences and stories. This workshop can be enjoyed by individuals from a range of different artistic backgrounds. LuEllen believes that everyone has artistic potential and is always teaching, encouraging, and mentoring others to find their individual strengths and passions.

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Save the date - June, 23 to July 3rd, 2011

Roads to Wellness: a Journey to Southern France along the pilgrimage routes of St. James

A longing for wellbeing and wholeness dominates our lives, and few activities reveal as much about the dynamics of this quest as travel and encounters with the arts. In this spirit of self-care and discovery, the Hektoen's Nurses and the Humanities Program is delighted to present its 2nd art and healing trip to France. More...

Download 2011 brochure and application here

Read articles written by participants of June 2009 trip to Paris:

Nurses & the Humanities was featured in several publications:

  • Feb. 5, 2007 issue of Advance For Nurses: Revival: Broad-minded Professionals Bring the Arts (and humanities) to the Science by Barbara Drosey;
  • March 10, 2008 issue of Nursing Spectrum: Chicago Program Gives RNs the Tools to Care for Themselves and Others by Barbara Kois.
  • Sept. 15, 2008 issue of Advance For Nurses: Nurses in the City of Light: an Art & Healing Pilgrimage to France by Rachel Baker.

To dowload articles go to:

Advance For Nurses Archive at http://www.advanceweb.com

Nursing Spectrum at http://www.nurse.com/articlesearch/index.html

 

Advisory Committee:

President: Sandra Gaynor, RN, PhD., President of Nurses & the Humanities

  • Kathleen Blanchfield, RN, PhD, Lewis University
  • Nancy Zimmerman Burke, APN, MSN, BC
  • Karen Egenes, RN, EdD, Loyola University Niehoff School of Nursing
  • Sandra Gaynor, RN, PhD, Council for Public Interest in Anesthesia
  • Geraldine Gorman, RN, PhD, UIC College of Nursing
  • Gloria Henderson, RN, PhD, UIC College of Nursing
  • Mary Ann McDermott, RN, EdD, Loyola University Niehoff School of Nursing
  • Linda Olsen, RN, PhD, Dean, School of Nursing, North Park University
  • Lynda Slimmer,RN, PhD, UIC College of Nursing
  • Carolyn Smeltzer, RN, EdD, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Contact Information:
Rachel Baker, Director of Educational Programs, Hektoen Institute
Tel: 312.768.6030
Email: Rachel.baker@hektoen.org