— Brave Beginner Art —
Building Resilience and Well-Being Through Creativity
An online course that teaches nurses how to use creativity as wellness to manage and prevent burnout, overwhelm, and emotional fatigue
CE Credits available · No art experience required
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 4 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.
About the Instructor
Hi there, I'm Nicole.
After 25 years in ICU nursing, I know how physically, emotionally, and mentally overwhelming care work 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.
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.
Module 3:
Creativity & Overall Wellness
Learn how creativity supports physical, mental, and social health—from reducing stress hormones to boosting cognitive function and empathy.
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.
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.
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Give yourself the reset you’ve been needing.