Nichole McDonald, RN, BSN, CCRN, SRNA
Board Member – Music Moves Us

I am a Registered Nurse and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) with a deep passion for patient care, mental health, and the healing power of music. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) and am currently pursuing my Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), with plans to graduate in May 2027.

I have spent six years working in the intensive care unit, where I cared for both critically ill and patients experiencing mental health challenges. That experience strengthened my commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care and taught me the importance of connecting with patients on a human level.

Outside of nursing, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my dogs and listening to music, which has always been a meaningful source of healing and strength in my life. I believe deeply in the mission of Music Moves Us and am passionate about helping others express their emotions, find connection, and heal through music.