Lynn Keegan, a pioneering figure in holistic nursing, was instrumental in establishing the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA). She served as AHNA Treasurer and President for five years, contributing significantly to the organization’s growth and influence. Currently, Lynn is the Director of Holistic Nursing Consultants in Carmel, IN. Her prolific writing career includes authoring or co-authoring 23 books and numerous professional journal publications and chapters. In the 1990s, she served as the editor for a 15-book nursing series at Delmar Publishing. Her expertise and insights have been shared globally through presentations and keynote addresses in various countries.

Lynn’s served on the faculty of several prestigious universities, including Temple University in Philadelphia, the Medical University of South Carolina, Texas Women’s University, and the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Her accolades include the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Cornell University – New York Hospital School of Nursing, the Holistic Nurse of the Year award by the AHNA, and the AHNA Lifetime Achievement Award. She is a seven-time recipient of the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, recognized primarily for her contributions to holistic nursing and advancements in end-of-life care.