— Brave Beginner Art —

Building Resilience and Well-Being Through Creativity

A self-paced, evidence-based course for nurses, using creativity to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and stay resilient in today’s healthcare environment .

5 CE Credits available · No art experience required

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

Brave Beginner Art is a self-paced online course designed to help nurses prevent burnout, regulate stress, and reconnect to purpose through creative, evidence-based practices.

You’ll explore simple and sustainable creative techniques for nurses-like mindful drawing, journaling, and sensory-based rituals-that help calm the nervous system, process emotions, and rediscover a sense of joy and clarity.

  • Approved for 5 CE credits

  • No prior art skills needed-just curiosity and an open heart

  • Created by and for real-world nurses

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 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 and compassion fatigue by activating key brain regions involved in stress recovery and cognitive renewal

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

A Look at What's Included

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

No art skills needed—just a willingness to begin.

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About the Instructor

Hi there, I'm Nicole.

After 25 years in 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.

Course Overview

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 & 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:
Creativity & Overall Wellness 

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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Imagine this…

✎ You feel more grounded, calm, and emotionally resilient, even after hard days

✎ You recognize early signs of emotional exhaustion-and actually know what to do.

✎ You have a go-to toolkit of creative rituals that help you reset your nervous system in real time-even during a busy shift. 

✎ You’ve reconnected with a sense of purpose, play, and possibility in your nursing practice-and in your life. 

✎  You don’t just survive nursing. You thrive in it-with joy, energy, and clarity.

Enrollment Opens Soon

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Give yourself the reset you’ve been needing.

This course has been approved for continuing education credit by the Florida Board of Nursing through CE Broker,

Provider # 20-1305653.

While we strive to offer high-quality continuing education that is relevant to nursing practice across the United States, please be aware that each state's Board of Nursing sets its own specific requirements for continuing education. The acceptance of this course for credit may vary depending on the state where you hold your nursing license.

It is the sole responsibility of the individual learner to determine if this course meets the specific continuing education requirements of their licensing board.

We recommend that you:

  • Check with your state's Board of Nursing website to confirm their continuing education requirements, including any specific topics or provider accreditations (e.g., ANCC).

  • Keep a copy of your course completion certificate for your records in case of a license audit.

By enrolling in this course, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this statement and accept responsibility for verifying its applicability to your professional license renewal.