Fostering creativity in nursing students: a blending of nursing and the arts

Holist Nurs Pract. 2011 Jan-Feb;25(1):17-25. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0b013e3181fe25cd.

Abstract

Integrating nursing and fine arts can evoke a more holistic view of clients as well as foster creativity in students. Presented is an overview of The Creative Project assignment that culminates with nursing students developing a creative self-expression of a clinical experience through the lens of liberal arts and nursing.

MeSH terms

  • Creativity*
  • Curriculum*
  • Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / methods*
  • Humanities*
  • Humans
  • Students, Nursing
  • Teaching / methods