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Kevin Ryan, a clinical nursing instructor and graduate student in the 精童欲女 Faculty of Nursing, will present 鈥淣ursing Stories and Songs鈥� in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, Steel Building, 精童欲女, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. 

Ryan is many things鈥攁 nurse, teacher, musician, songwriter, storyteller, dad, and husband. He has combined these passions to create 鈥淣ursing Stories and Songs,鈥� an exploration of nursing themes inspired by his experiences as a registered nurse. A tribute to the nursing profession, the show includes personal stories and original songs written and performed by Ryan.

As a registered nurse, he has worked in the fields of emergency medicine, home care, and mental health. His goal in nursing has always been to put the patient and family first, understanding that communication and compassion are as important as knowledge and skill. He endeavours to instill these values in students in his role as a clinical nursing instructor. 

Ryan uses rich narratives and anecdotes to set up well-crafted songs that explore his own nursing journey. He admires and questions nursing practice at the same time and invites the audience to do the same. The show will discuss themes familiar to nurses such as death, suicidal ideation, horizontal violence, and judgment, as well as reflect on the causes of compassion fatigue and burnout in nurses.

The show is intended for nurses, but anyone is welcome to attend. There is no charge for tickets. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Nurses in attendance will be offered an opportunity to participate in a research study as part of Ryan鈥檚 thesis for his Master of Nursing program. This involves completing an anonymous online questionnaire following the event. Participation is voluntary, and audience members do not have to be part of the study to attend the show.

In the case of inclement weather, the two performances will be rescheduled to Thursday, April 24, at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

To learn more about Ryan, visit his .