You Care for Everyone Else.
Let This CE Course Care for You
A self-paced, evidence-based wellness course for nurses
rooted in the creative skills you already use every day at work.
Earn 6 CE credits
Self-paced and fully recorded
No art skills required
Designed by a nurse, backed by neuroscience and research
Start with our free 1-CE course, Creative Thinking in Nursing, and learn practical strategies you can apply right away in your practice and your life.
These are courses for ALL Registered Nurses, whether you consider yourself creative or not.
Want to see how this works before investing?
Take our free 1-CE course, Creative Thinking in Nursing: Innovation, Resilience, and the Mindset to Sustain Both.
In about an hour, you’ll experience how the creative strengths you already use in patient care can help regulate stress, restore clarity, and support your well-being.
“To be perfectly honest I was expecting fluff or how to paint or develop a skill. That was my preconceived notion or bias. I was pleasantly surprised and very appreciative of the research and science behind it.”
-Critical Care Nurse, SF Bay Area
Ready For More?!
Upgrade to the Full 5-CE Course
Brave Beginner: Resilience & Well-Being Through Creativity
Take the next step in your wellness journey. Brave Beginner is a self-paced, evidence-based course for nurses, using creativity to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and stay resilient in today’s healthcare environment.
No art experience required.
The Full Brave Beginner Course is for nurses who:
Could use a reset, even a small one
Want something that actually helps, not one more thing to do.
Want CE credits that feel worth their time.
Are curious about a new, evidence-based way to support well-being.
Appreciate practices that are simple, calming, and doable.
Want healthy habits that fit the reality of nursing schedules.
Would like more moments of calm, ease, or breathing room.
Care for everyone else and could use a little support themselves.
Here’s a quick look at what you’ll find inside:
4 researched-backed, self-paced modules designed for nurses.
Address burnout and compassion fatigue and strengthen resilience.
Use creativity to support innovation and nervous system balance.
Explore the science of creativity for health and well-being.
Step-by-step creative exercises that help you release stress and reconnect with yourself.
Tools to integrate creativity into daily life so the calm you feel lasts.
Creative practices like mindful drawing, neurographic art, and a walking meditation.
CE certificates upon completion.
Your Investment
For a limited time, enrollment in Brave Beginner Art is just $129 (regularly valued at $175).
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.
Which Course is Right for YOU?
Creative Thinking in Nursing:
✔️ 1 continuing education credit
✔️ 1 hour of content
✔️ Completely free
✔️ Focuses on a creative mindset for resilience
✔️ Perfect first step
Brave Beginner Art
✔️ 5 continuing education credits
✔️ 4 modules of content
✔️ A one-time fee of $129 (reg. $175)
✔️ Focuses on art-based practices for well-being
✔️ Perfect for deepening your creative journey
We suggest: complete the free course first, then upgrade to Brave Beginner Art to earn full CE credit and deepen your skills.
Nursing can be 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 these courses - two self-paced, research backed courses that help 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.
Want to hear it from someone else? Read these kind words from some of my past and current students below.
Because creativity isn’t just art, it’s how you heal.
Why it Works:
Why “Brave Beginner”?
Nurses are experts in caring for others, but too often beginners in caring for themselves.
We call this course Brave Beginner because it takes courage to try something new for your own well-being:
To be a beginner in putting yourself first
To be a beginner in slowing down
To be a beginner in creative self-expression
To be a beginner in letting go of perfection
This isn’t about being a beginner at art.
It’s about being brave enough to begin caring for your own healing, even if it feels unfamiliar.
If you’re willing to take one small step toward yourself, you’re already a Brave Beginner.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Brave Beginner Art Course and the free 1-hour CE course are both continuing education activities designed specifically for nurses.
Each lesson combines narrated PowerPoint presentations, short educational videos, guided creative exercises, and reflective workbook activities-all backed by current research on the neuroscience of creativity and stress reduction.
These courses aren’t about becoming an artist; they’re about using creative thinking and evidence-based practices to support your emotional resilience, professional growth, and overall well-being. -
Yes. Every component of this course is grounded in current research across neuroscience, psychology, nursing, and the arts-in-health field.
You’ll learn how creative engagement supports emotional regulation, resilience, and well-being -and how reflective, hands-on practices can reduce stress and improve focus.
The lessons translate this research into approachable, real-world strategies you can experience and apply in your own life and nursing practice.
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These courses are designed to strengthen your ability to think creatively, regulate stress, and maintain empathy under pressure.
You’ll learn how creative and reflective practices enhance decision-making, emotional regulation, and innovation-all key components of nursing excellence and longevity in the profession.
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Not at all. You don’t need any art experience - just curiosity and an open mind. This course is about the process of creating, not the end result.
You’ll learn simple, enjoyable ways to use creativity as a tool for stress relief, reflection, and renewal.
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The free course is a 1-hour continuing education activity (1 CE credit), and the full Brave Beginner Art Course is a 5-hour CE activity (5 CE credits).
Each CE hour includes time for narrated presentations, educational videos, creative exercises, and guided reflection in your workbook -all structured to meet nursing continuing education standards.You can complete the course at your own pace. Even 15–20 minutes a few times a week adds up quickly, and once all modules and reflective activities are finished, you’ll receive full credit for five CE hours.
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Yes. This course has been approved for continuing education credit by the Florida Board of Nursing through CE Broker, Provider #20-1305653.
It has also been reviewed by the California Board of Registered Nursing, which confirmed that it meets their continuing education standards.Because each state sets its own CE requirements, we encourage you to check your Board of Nursing website to confirm acceptance for license renewal. You’ll receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course for your records.
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Many nurses can! A reimbursement form is included in the course that you can submit to your employer if they offer professional development or CE credit reimbursement. It’s a great way to meet your CE requirements while investing in your own well-being.
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You’ll have lifetime access to all lessons, videos, and downloadable materials-including any future updates. You can log in anytime to review content or repeat activities when you need a creative or reflective reset.
You Deserve This
You give so much to others every single day, but putting yourself last comes at a cost. Whether you’re feeling stretched thin or simply ready to prioritize your own well-being, you deserve time to reset.
Creative Thinking in Nursing and Brave Beginner Art offer simple, creative tools to restore balance, strengthen resilience, and bring joy back into your life and career.
Right now, you can enroll in Brave Beginner Art for just $129, a special introductory price that won’t be around for long. Soon, the investment will increase to $175, and even then, it will still be worth every penny. Because this course isn’t just about earning 5 CE credits, it’s about reclaiming your energy, joy, and sense of self.
You’ll learn lifelong tools to protect your well-being, rediscover your purpose, and bring balance back to both your career and your life. Don’t wait until burnout decides for you. This limited offer is your invitation to choose yourself first.
You don’t need to be “artistic.” You just need to take this one step for yourself today.