Creative Nurses

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I know that most of the nurses I know have some type of creative ability. I myself like to think I have a way with turning a phrase. I write all the time and write all sorts of things. I am currently writing a column for a local Nursing Newspaper. It is billed as commentary but hey at least it is getting out there. If you want to see the two articles I have written go to my www home at the bottom link.

I happen to be married to a nurse as well and she is very creative. She likes to decorate and arrange flowers and garden and she is very desirous of getting into photography I am looking to get her a decent camera for xmas.

Let me know what your creative abilities are. If you have a website or `anything feel free to post it here "within TOA" of course of allnuses.com

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Have your articles/commentaries been published in mainstream newspapers-the public really needs to know how the standard of care is being eroded.

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Like I said I am just published in a small local Nursing News I think its also published in Colorado though too. I never really tried to get published on a larger scale. I just really enjoy writing and found this opportunity to go for it.

also love your sig line I have a saying something like it I tell my children

If you don't have time to do it right the first time when are you going to find time to do it again?

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Specializes in Geri and adult psych, hospice.

Hi! I am a creative (soon to be) nurse. I am a writer, working on getting stuff published. I also sing, although anymore it's just in the shower. I am hoping that once I become a nurse I'll be able to use my gifts as a writer and communicator to do even more good in the field! :D Louisepug

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Specializes in micu ccu sicu nsicu.

My creative outlet is my Scrapbooking! Turning my family photo albums into works of art. I bet there are a lot of other "cropping nurses" out there. It gives you such a sense of accomlishment, and you know you are leaving a legacy for your family.

I also like to write, and have always been interested in journalism. I was very impressed with your articles. I would love to be a magazine columnist, or one of those "investigative reporters" doing expose's. I would also love to write funny editorials like the ones from 60 minutes (John Stocil---or is he on 20/20? Anyway he's a hoot!).

But, alas, I am stuck charting nurses notes instead! Although documentation in our line of work could be considered an art form unto itself-----"tenacious, thick, creamy yellow secretions"----oh how we love our adjectives!!

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rmprn- hello from a fellow scrapbooker!

Scrapbooking is one of my many creative outlets- my favorite though, is photography. I especially love photographing lighthouses (any excuse to go to the ocean!) and doing macroscopic nature work. Lately though I've just been taking a lot of pictures of my "furbabies" (my 2 chihuahuas).

I attempt to maintain online photo albums at http://www.pbase.com/palesarah and have some of my favorite photos posted there. It's badly in need of being updated though. Still, I love to have people look at my photos, so if anyone is so inclined feel free!

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Specializes in Geri and adult psych, hospice.

Wow Sara! Great photos, especially the one of the pug! Is he yours too? I have a pug(hence the name louisepug:D ) and love those babies! Your nature pics are also just beautiful! Louisepug:)

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Specializes in micu ccu sicu nsicu.

Now you have made me want a better quality camera!:p

Your photos are great, thanks for sharing!

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I am creative, as well. (I am not a nurse yet, but a student.) I am a published poet, have written songs, enjoy writing in general, I do fine art (watercolor, colored pencil, sculpting...) and my first run through college I was a theatre major. More recently I do wedding cakes and cake sculptures.

Hoping this creativity somehow will benefit me in my nursing career! :D

Revamping my webpages at present, so I have nothing to share at the moment, but when I get them back up and running I will post a link for anyone interested.

Glad to see others here who like to be creative...and have so much talent! :)

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those are great photos you have a great eye!!!!!!!!

still, i love to have people look at my photos, so if anyone is so inclined feel free!palesarah

thank you for posting website.

i am glad to here from all of you i know that most nurses do have some talent that is one of those things that we would all secretly like to make our living at and somehow we all continue nursing...maybe there is a bigger plan

everybody keep up the wonderful hobbies and second loves!

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I am flabbergasted that this post has 187 views and only 9 posts an two of those are from me after my original post.

I wonder if they were not creative or just didn't care to share or respond?

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

I don't know if I'm all that "creative", but I do a fair amount of writing on the side and even publish a piece every now and again. I've written for several West Coast newspapers, including the LA Times and the Oregonian, and a couple of magazines. I love seeing something I've written in print, and I've gotten some really super feedback over the years from readers, so I keep at it even though I'll probably never be able to make a living from it.:)

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