We encourage members and visitors of this blogg site to grow in numbers as we dedicate our caring abilities to advance the use of art in our healthcare facilities. I will be sharing my experiences as a Caritas Coach and Resident Artist at Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, Fl. and hope that you will use the comment option to share with me your experiences (what works and what doesn't) as we continue to advance in this caring path. We are dedicated to bring Nurse Artist to the forefront and implementing the research proven success that art interventions in the healthcare system have a valid and honored place.
The goal for this communication venue is to recognize and promote The Nurse Artist who is dedicated to using Art as a healing modality for self and others. Participation in Creative Expression can help to reduce stress of hospitalization, improve healing through relaxation and reducing tension and pain. Inspire, bring joy and give hope to our patients and staff.