An online course designed specifically for nurses and healthcare professionals to use art and creative practice as a tool for well-being, stress management, and career longevity.

5 CE credits available · No art experience required

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Feeling drained, disconnected, or like you're running on empty?

Nursing is one of the most rewarding — and most demanding — careers. But the long shifts, emotional load, and constant pressure can leave you drained.

That’s why I created Brave Beginner Art — a self-paced, beginner-friendly course that helps you manage stress, restore emotional balance, and strengthen resilience using simple, creative practices. You don’t need to be ‘artistic’ to benefit — just open to exploring creativity as a tool for healing and growth.

This course is for nurses who:

  • Are curious about creative wellness but aren’t sure how to begin.

  • Feel emotionally or physically drained from the demands of caregiving.

  • Want to prevent burnout—before it takes root.

  • Struggle to carve out time or space for self-care that actually feels restorative.

  • Want real tools backed by research and rooted in lived nursing experience.

  • Are ready to reignite their sense of purpose and curiosity.

  • Want CE credits that go beyond the usual—and actually support their well-being.

  • Are open to thinking creatively about their future, their resilience, and what’s next.

What’s Inside the Course

This step-by-step course is designed to fit easily into your busy life. Each module combines practical insights with simple creative exercises that restore balance, calm, and clarity.

Module 1:
Addressing Burnout & Compassion Fatigue Through Creativity 

Understand how chronic stress affects nurses—and how creative self-expression can build emotional resilience and promote recovery. 

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Module 2:
Creative Play, Innovation & Nervous System Support 

Explore creative play and mindfulness-based practices that calm the nervous system, reduce cortisol, and support mental clarity. 

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Module 3:
Overall Wellness - How Creativity Supports Physical, Mental & Social Health

Learn how creativity supports physical, mental, and social health—from reducing stress hormones to boosting cognitive function and empathy.

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Module 4:
Keeping the Creative Flame Alive 

Build a sustainable creative practice through art journaling, reflective writing, and small daily rituals that support long-term well-being and professional growth.

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What You'll Learn

✓ The neuroscience behind creativity—including how it supports emotional regulation, attentional flexibility, and nervous system balance.

✓ Evidence-based strategies to integrate mindfulness, sensory tools, and art into your self-care and nursing practice.

✓ How creative practices reduce burnout & compassion fatigue by activating key brain regions involved in stress recovery & cognitive renewal.

✓ How to tap into creative thinking and innovation to build personal resilience and reimagine your role in healthcare.

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About the Instructor

Hi there, I'm Nicole.

After 25 years in ICU nursing, I know how physically, emotionally, and mentally overwhelming healthcare can be.

Like many nurses, I spent years putting others first while neglecting my own well-being. I created this course to offer what I wish I’d had—a safe, supportive way to manage stress, process emotions, and reconnect through creativity.

Today, I'm a full-time artist, and I’ve seen how simple creative practices can be powerful tools for grounding, clarity, and resilience.

This isn’t about making “art”—it’s about caring for yourself in real, sustainable ways. If you're feeling drained or want support for your long-term well-being, this course is for you.

A Look at What's Included

✔️ 4 self-paced modules.
✔️ Creative practices like mindful drawing, neurographic art, and a walking meditation.
✔️ Burnout and creativity quizzes to spark insight and reflection.
✔️ Sensory-based tools to help teach you to regulate stress in real time.
✔️ Downloadable guides, journaling prompts, and wellness resources.
✔️ Inspiration for sustaining a creative wellness practice in your everyday life.
✔️ CE certificate upon completion (Florida Board of Nursing approved).

No art skills needed—just a willingness to begin.

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Your Investment

Think of it as an investment in your well-being — one that not only helps you thrive personally, but also sustains you in the work you love.

When you join, you’ll get:

✔️ Lifetime access to all modules
✔️ Step-by-step creative practices for resilience
✔️ A supportive approach designed for busy healthcare professionals

You are worth the investment.

Enrollment in Brave Beginner Art is just $149.

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all! This course is about expression, not perfection. Creativity here is a wellness tool, not a skill test.

  • Each module and lesson is designed with your busy schedule in mind. Take this at your own pace. Even 15–20 minutes a few times a week can make a big difference.

  • Nope! Just an internet connection to access the course.

  • By reducing stress, boosting resilience, and strengthening creative problem-solving, you’ll feel more grounded both personally and professionally.

  • Yes! Research shows that creative expression lowers stress hormones, improves mood, and supports emotional regulation.

  • Yes! Many people join because they don’t feel creative. The course will help you gently rediscover that spark.

  • You’ll have lifetime access — revisit any lesson whenever you need a reset.

You Deserve This

You give so much to others every single day — but putting yourself last has a cost. Burnout and compassion fatigue don’t go away on their own. If you keep waiting, the exhaustion only deepens.

Brave Beginner Art gives you the reset you’ve been craving: simple, creative tools to restore balance, strengthen resilience, and bring joy back into your life and career.

You don’t need to be “artistic.” You just need to take this one step for yourself — today.

Because the sooner you start, the sooner you’ll feel the relief you’ve been waiting for.