Though nursing is often thought of as a science, it is also an art. When people usually think of art they think of paintings, sculptures, but nursing is not usually the first thing that comes to mind. This painted fan reminds me of how nursing is an art in multiple ways. First off, there are millions of fans in the world all designed for a similar purpose. Their purpose is usually to keep one cool on a hot summer’s day. This goes for nursing as well in the sense that most nurses are giving the same foundation of information in terms of what they learn in their nursing program. Though every nurse is supplied with the same foundation, every nurse is not the same. This fan is painted with its own unique design that some may think is beautiful and some may look at as simple and boring. Each and every nurse has their own style that makes them a unique and special nurse unlike any other. Whether this style is their approach when talking to patients or the way they make a patient feel heard and understood, not every nurse is the same in the way they practice despite being taught the same set of basic skills. As we grow as nurses, one’s own style and personality will shine through much like the design on this fan which is why I chose it as my example of art in nursing.