About

The Art of Nursing was founded in the spring of 2022 with the goal of bringing the gift of joy to the elderly and sick through song. It is a group composed primarily of students with the intent of going into the healthcare field, so it is not just for nursing students. We strive to lead with empathy and compassion, while inspiring others. No musical experience is necessary! The Art of Nursing also strives to provide a relaxing environment for students to take a break from their rigorous school schedules, sing with friends, and create meaningful relationships while giving back to the community. So, not only does this organization help those we perform for by promoting stress relief and healing, it also has a positive impact on the members by giving them a space to relieve stress and grow as caring individuals. 

 

Our current plan of action is to pair with nursing homes in the State College area, who will welcome us to perform for their residents. We hope to make this an interactive choir in which members are matched with one to three residents to sing and connect with during our visits. Many residents in nursing homes suffer from depression and anxiety, yet listening and making music is proven to help relieve some of the associated symptoms. As a group, we hope to uplift the residents and show them that they are important, cared for and loved. In the future and as The Art of Nursing grows, we hope to expand our reach to hospitals as well. If interested, please join us in this mission!