Posts tagged with: art

Keep Calm and Nurse

The “Keep Calm” posters always make me smile. There are a few nursing-related “Keep Calm” items. I thought I’d add a few of my own versions to the mix. You can download them yourself, as well. Download Keep Calm and... Read More

Nursing By the Numbers [Infographic]

Here’s a pretty cool infographic about nursing and nurses. I’m not sure about the stat about paid nursing being a largely male-dominated profession until a century ago as I’ve never heard or read that one. Anyone have a reference for... Read More

The Poetry, Truth of End-of-Life

Tic. Toc. Tic. Toc. The clock ticks for all of us. Don’t fear it. Hearing it is a gift. This TEDMED 2010 performance about end-of-life discussions and decisions (or lack thereof) is sure to make you think. It’s entertaining. It’s... Read More

The Power of Art in Healthcare

Art therapy is routinely used to help patients cope with illness. Jeff Nachtigall shares thoughts about “template creativity” and his experiences empowering artists in long-term healthcare.... Read More

If Nursing Had a Theme Song

What would it be? I imagine it as a shuffled playlist, changing songs with every interaction throughout the day. Oooorrrrr! What if “Glee” was set on a hospital unit? What songs would the nurses randomly sing and dance to? (You... Read More