Mary Rockwood Lane, PhD, RN, FAAN

Mary Rockwood Lane is a distinguished nurse educator, visual artist, and healthcare visionary who has profoundly influenced the integration of arts with healing practices. As an Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Florida and co-founder of the groundbreaking Arts In Medicine program in 1991, she has dedicated her career to combining creativity with healthcare delivery. Her impressive credentials include being a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), a Caritas Coach®, and the author of several influential books including "Healing with the Arts," "The Caritas Path to Peace," "Spirit Body Healing," and "Creative Healing." She teaches Creativity and Spirituality in Healthcare at the University of Florida, where she has spent over 15 years directing the Shands Arts in Medicine program before becoming its director emeritus. Lane's work, deeply rooted in Jean Watson's Caring Science theory, extends globally through her workshops, lectures, and a 6-week online program focusing on healing through artistic expression. Her contributions have been instrumental in establishing healing environments in hospitals across the United States, while her numerous articles and books on art, spirituality, and healing continue to influence healthcare professionals worldwide. Through her innovative approach to healthcare education and practice, she has created a lasting legacy that bridges the gap between traditional medical care and creative healing practices.