Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN of SJF Communications taught her “Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku” Reflective Practice virtual workshop for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Students for the Hahn School of Nursing at the University of San Diego (USD) on July 15, 2025.
Many thanks to Bri DuBose, PhD, MHI, RN, LSS BB Clinical Associate Professor for the invitation!
Susan presented her PowerPoint slides discussing the origins of and several key points about Haiku. She demonstrated several ways that Haiku can relate to Nursing (i.e. aesthetic knowing, creative outlet, perceptions of clinical events, expressions of caring, self-care, values clarification, nursing roles and/or conflicts, coping and more)!
Along with the PowerPoint, Susan showed her own nature photography as prompts for writing Haiku and shared several of her Haiku related to the photos with a Nursing focus.
Participants were asked to think about moments in nursing and create a Haiku from either their best or worst day in nursing (or in their life). Alternatively, they also had the choice to create a Haiku of their own choosing, but focused on nursing. The suggested syllable length for each line was 5-7-5.
Thanks as always to all of the participants for attending, interacting and sharing their wonderful work!
Please note: The Haiku are anonymous for privacy reasons.
Enjoy this wonderful compilation of celebrating and defining Nursing Arts with Haiku!
One path many steps Caring through the hardest days Cancer can’t take that
Best shift of my life Evicting leukemia Bone marrow transplant
Small hands held— brave giggles echo— in pediatric patients.
Worst shift of my life Bifurcating oxygen Covid took them all
Protective factor “Please tell me, what is yours?” She smiles, “Prince Harry”
Frustration with you Choosing comfort over care Baby cries silent
Hope pressed into tiny chests- Grief filled every breath Mother’s cries remain
Waves upon the screen, Silent hearts speak in rhythms— I listen, I guard.
Emergent sirens sound Rush rush rush, still don’t forget Importance of touch
Tiny pills, big weight charts, side effects, endless names, Sleep lost to dosage
Covid took a toll Some wounds are not seen outside Forever changed now
Chaos and stress build I look to a friend for help We succeed as one
This side of the bed. Blurring the lines of knowing. Helping you, help me.
Dance with me, my friends Through planets filled with wonder I will go alone
Blood on my black shoes Deafening silence, defeat Pandemic deceits
Bodily loss hurts Seek meaning in given signs Hummingbirds are mine
Gentle hands hold time. Stories bloom in wrinkled skin. I pull up a chair.
“No longer with us.” Time moves on but grief remains, Folded into life
For more information, or to schedule a Haiku workshop with Susan J Farese, SJF Communications, please email info@sjfcommunications.com or sjfcommunications@gmail.com.
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Audio link above is provided to listen to Ep12: Beth Quaas, DNP, CRNA, APRN And Nursing and the Arts Podcast Host Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN.
Nursing and the Arts is a podcast devoted to Nurses discussing their diverse artistic passions (or endeavors) such as visual arts/photography, journaling, comedy, podcasting, storytelling, writing/poetry, crafting, cooking, dance, theatre, music, film etc.
Welcome to our 2nd Season!
Join us on today’s 12th episode of the Nursing and the ArtsPodcast for an informative and entertaining discussion with our guest Ep12: – Beth Quaas, DNP, CRNA, APRN, An Inspiring, Empathetic Nurse Anesthetist and Host of the “Don’t Eat Your Young” Podcast – And – Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, Host of the Nursing and the Arts Podcast
Watch the Nursing and the Arts Podcast (above)!
Ep12: Beth Quaas, DNP, CRNA, APRN, An Inspiring, Empathetic Nurse Anesthetist and Host of the “Don’t Eat Your Young” Podcast and Host Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN (right)
Show Notes
Meet the amazing Beth Quaas! It was delightful to virtually meet Beth when I was interviewed on her Podcast “Don’t Eat Your Young” in 2022. She is truly a compassionate and advocate for nursing in the best way!
Here are some tidbits from our wonderful conversation!
Beth has been a nurse since the 1990’s, starting with her LPN (in a nursing home), then her Associate Degree, followed by pursuing her Bachelor’s, Masters degree (1999 and CRNA) and Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2010.
Her clinical experience included ICU and the Operating Room before pursuing Nurse Anesthesia School, obtaining her Masters and CRNA and ultimately received her DNP. For the past five years, Beth has been the Associate Director of the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia. She also continues clinically as a Nurse Anesthetist in the O.R. as well.
She truly exudes joy in the nursing profession.
As a former Director of a CRNA group, realizing that the lack of training for and support in leadership was challenging and difficult, Beth experienced burnout. Now, she helps other nurses deal with and tell their own stories about bullying, burnout, workplace violence and more through her podcast “Don’t Eat Your Young”, (with success in it’s fifth season)! Her intention is to let nurses that are struggling know that they are not alone and that her podcast “Don’t Eat Your Young”, supports and provides resources for them.
Way to go Beth!
Each podcast guest on the “Don’t Eat Your Young” Podcast tells their own story.
Beth believes that Nurses need to discover a creative or artistic outlet and use creative ways to reduce stress, anxiety or burnout, whether at the bedside or not. We also discussed workplace safety.
Since she didn’t feel as though she was savvy with technology, Beth has the support of an incredible assistant for her podcast website, branding and social media.
For fun, (and for escape) Beth loves to read, especially Historical Fiction and SciFi. Appealing Book covers “speak to her”!
As for her views on the Art of Nursing as well as what she teaches her nurse anesthesia students-Beth described that anesthesia is like flying a plane, where there’s a take-off, then flying and finally a landing. There’s an art to making sure that patients are safe and comfortable and wake up in a timely manner with fine tuned medications and a smooth transition from the operating room.
Regarding her podcast title “Don’t Eat Your Young” , Beth emphasized that “young” is not chronological age, but “where you’re at”. Nursing students have knowledge and can teach experienced Nurses as well.
Another takeaway from our conversation is to have confidence in your role, whether it be as a Nurse Nurse Anesthetist or Nurse Practitioner – this confidence puts patients at ease.
Thank you so much Beth, you are truly an inspiration in Nursing!
About Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications
Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, a native of New Jersey, is the owner/ president of SJF Communications, San Diego, CA.
SJF Communications, originally established in 2002 in San Jose, CA, provides communications services including Public Relations, Publicity, Virtual Assisting, Marketing, Websites, Film Making, Acting, Social Media, Writing and Public Speaking, Photography, Mentoring, Coaching and Legal Nurse Consulting services.
Ms. Farese has diversified experience in health care/communications, including clinical nursing practice, management, education/training, research and consulting.
If you are a nurse (or know of a nurse) who would like to be considered for a “Nursing and the Arts” Podcast interview, please reach out to Susan by email: info@sjfcommunications.com.
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Audio link above is provided to listen to Ep4: Merging the life – Meet Lourdes, a Nurse and Photographer who finds JOY in capturing the essence of people, events and places! With Guest Lourdes Araiza RN (left) and Host Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN (right)
Nursing and the Arts is a podcast devoted to Nurses discussing their diverse artistic passions (or endeavors) such as visual arts/photography, journaling, comedy, podcasting, storytelling, writing/poetry, crafting, cooking, dance, theatre, music, film etc.
Join us on today’s 4th episode of the Nursing and the ArtsPodcast for an informative and entertaining discussion with Lourdes Araiza, RN, Owner, Enchanting Pixels
Watch the Nursing and the Arts Podcast (above)
Ep4: Merging the life – Meet Lourdes, a Nurse and Photographer who finds JOY in capturing the essence of people, events and places!
In this podcast, Lourdes infuses energy and joy in telling her inspiring story – where and how she became a photographer early in life (age 11) by observing at the photography studio next door – in her childhood home town of Sinaloa, Mexico.
Lourdes specializes in headshot and event photography with her business Enchanting Pixels – but photographs nature for her mental health.
After 3 semesters in law school, with a purpose of wanting to help others, she attended and graduated with her Associates Degree in Nursing in San Diego (1986-88).
Lourdes is the Mom of twins, with one twin being autistic. She made it her purpose to learn more about the autism spectrum which enabled her to obtain necessary special needs services and resources for her child.
Although she practiced Emergency Room for most of her Nursing career, it led to her entering the field of Psychiatric Nursing in 2018.
Over the years she photographed family events and made a commitment to mental health. She bought her first “good” camera, a Canon, years ago and the rest is history!
She decided to be in solitude for her photography – and for a year took several angles of photos of local abandoned buildings and street people with mental health issues.
During Covid, Lourdes worked in psychiatric nursing on a locked psychiatric unit , with 4 nurses for up to 108 patients.
Lourdes had been doing professional photography alongside her nursing for many years, but decided to leave nursing in 2023 due to trauma and PTSD to fully focus on her photography.
For fun, community and healing, Lourdes is a member of a Dragonboat community, where she is a member of (and photographer for) the group Paddle Warriors with a vision “to empower women through a sport that is physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging”.
Lourdes recommends that nurses explore different aspects of nursing for their “perfect fit” and to remember to practice having personal family time, life balance, enjoy life, (and self-care).
About Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, SJF Communications
Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, a native of New Jersey, is the owner/ president of SJF Communications, San Diego, CA.
Susan has diverse health care experience including military and civilian nursing with clinical, administration/management, staff development, research and consulting roles.
SJF Communications, originally established in 2002 in San Jose, CA, provides services including Public Relations, Publicity, Marketing, Websites, Filmmaking, Acting, Social Media, Writing and Public Speaking, Photography, Mentoring, Coaching and Nurse Consulting services.
If you are a nurse (or know of a nurse) who would like to be considered for a “Nursing and the Arts” Podcast interview, please reach out to Susan by email: info@sjfcommunications.com.
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Nursing and the Arts Ep3; Guest Dori Salois, Executive Director, Vantage Theatre
Audio link above is provided to listen to Ep3: Exploring Different Vantage Points –
Nurse to Theatre Executive Director (and more)!
With Guest Dori Salois, MSN, RN (left) and Host Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN (right)
Nursing and the Arts is a podcast devoted to Nurses discussing their diverse artistic passions (or endeavors) such as visual arts/photography, journaling, comedy, podcasting, storytelling, writing/poetry, crafting, cooking, dance, theatre, music, film etc.
Join us on today’s 3rd episode of the Nursing and the ArtsPodcast for an informative and entertaining discussion with Dori Salois, MSN, RN, Executive Director, Vantage Theatre in San Diego.
In this podcast, Dori talks about her childhood, entry into the world of nursing, and explains how Vantage Theatre is an innovative, provocative, sometimes site-specific theatre that illuminates, enlightens, elevates and entertains audiences (since the 1990’s).
Watch the Nursing and the Arts Podcast (Below) Ep3 video- Exploring Different Vantage Points- Nurse to Theatre Executive Director (and more)! with Guest Dori Salois, MSN, RN (left) and Host Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN
About Dori Salois
Dori Salois the Executive Artistic Director of Vantage Theatre is thrilled to produce Best Laid Plans with this wonderful team and happy to be back at the Tenth where she previously produced Matisse’s story in The Color of Light. She presents professional theatrical productions in new ways, concentrating on presenting original plays, as well as contemporary or classic theatre produced from a different “vantage point” Salois is always seeking to present the “AHA” moment that may awaken and illuminate the self. Her most recent work as producer and co- director was bringing the new play N to life at Point Loma Playhouse and Tears of War about the plight of women refugees at the Riford. She has also written for the theatre. Her Xmas play She’s at The Library (It’s a Wonderful Life told from Mary’s point of view) was nominated as best production 2021. She partnered with San Diego Repertory, La Jolla Playhouse to present Anna Deavere Smith’s New York production of Let Me Down Easy in association with Arena Stage’s national tour. As a director and producer, Ms. Salois has brought over 35 plays to fruition. As an actor, she was nominated as Best Actress twice in San Diego. She was the Assoc. producing Director of North Coast Repertory and was instrumental in the creation of NCRT’s 200 seat theatre. She is a coauthor of The Importance of Being Earnest the Musical!, The Holy Man, an adaptation of Susan Trotts novels, and the book for the musical Macgregor which was presented in London. She has written and directed for television So This is Washington. West of Hedon. Her novel Mrs. Bennet’s Sentiments was chosen as a top fiction pick by People Magazine in 2016
She received her Baccalaureate from Lowell University and her Masters from Georgetown University.
Dori’s Info and Links:
Upcoming Vantage Theatre Production! Best Laid Plans by Robert Salerno
Vantage Theatre Presents A World Premiere Production of BEST LAID PLANS by Robert Salerno
Inspired by a true story, a brilliant young architect has surgery for a brain tumor and wakes up unexpectedly blind. Alone, lost and despondent, he cannot envision a path back to life, much less architecture…Then Beethoven shows up!
Featuring Blake Stadnik, the Blind Actor from NBC’s hit series “This Is Us” as Lucas
Blake Stadnik, a well-known blind actor (some might remember him from the series THIS IS USas Jack, Kate’s blind infant who grows up to become a famous rock musician), is playing Lucas, the lead role. “Lucas’s story is one of transformation after his world comes crashing down. Through facing fear and uncertainty, he discovers a far more compassionate, mindful, and creative version of himself. I’m very excited to help bring him to life.”
The extra surprise was casting Beethoven. Richard Trujillo, who plays Beethoven, seemed to have such an affinity for the role. We were unaware that he has sclerosis of the cochlear and without special hearing aids is deaf. These brilliant actors demonstrate one of the central themes of the play: that disability does not mean inability.”
With Richard Trujillo as Beethoven, Steve Murdock and Lee Ann Kim.
Directed by Sam Woodhouse
Aug 29-Sept 22, 2024
FRI, SAT at 7:30pm; SAT, SUN at 3:00pm
Located at:
Tenth Avenue Arts Center- 930 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Made possible in part by a grant from the Prebys Foundation and The California Arts Council and with the support of the Sofia Hotel
Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, a native of New Jersey, is the owner/ president of SJF Communications, San Diego, CA.
Susan has diverse health care experience including military and civilian nursing with clinical, administration/management, staff development, research and consulting roles.
SJF Communications, originally established in 2002 in San Jose, CA, provides services including Public Relations, Publicity, Marketing, Websites, Filmmaking, Acting, Social Media, Writing and Public Speaking, Photography, Mentoring, Coaching and Nurse Consulting services.
Thank you for joining us to listen to and/or watch the Nursing and the Arts Podcast! Please feel free to like, comment on, share our episode(s), etc.
If you are a nurse (or know of a nurse) who would like to be considered for a “Nursing and the Arts” Podcast interview, please reach out to Susan by email: info@sjfcommunications.com.
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By Guest Blogger, Alyssa Blake, BSN, RN (with Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN)
Celebrating Nurse’s Week (May 6-12, 2024)!
“Grandma’s Camp” by Alyssa Blake, BSN, RN
“Celebrating Nurse’s Week“
Many thanks to Alyssa Blake, BSN, RN for writing this guest blog!
In a world of advancing technology and pharmaceutical breakthroughs, we often focus on the latest and greatest drugs to treat patients.
Yet, something as simple as incorporating creativity into patient care may speed recovery and improve quality of life. Not only that, it may help address caregiver burnout.
In this blog post, we review the healing benefits of art for caregivers and patients and how to integrate it into patient care.
How does art help with healing?
Since the 1960s, different forms of art such as music, visual media, writing, and even dancing have been used to help patients. In fact, the concept of using art for healing forms the basis ofart therapy—a treatment in which mental health professionals use visual art to help patients process distressing events.
Through the act of creating art, people may better understand their illnesses. Further, it may help manage difficult emotions which could explain these health benefits.
We need to do more research to better understand this phenomenon. But, given what we do know, it’s safe to say the arts influence our physical and mental health and can be a great way to advance wellness.
Known as the matriarch of modern nursing, Florence revolutionized more than sanitation practices with her ideas. In her famous“Notes on Nursing: What it is, What it is Not,” she explains the influence of the environment on our health. Specifically, she highlights the impact of air, water, light, cleanliness, and drainage on our well-being.
After reading these inspiring words, many focus on improving air and water quality to promote health. However, we may also interpret these readings in the context of creative art and wellness. Indeed, in her writings, Florence mentions the impact of “beautiful objects,” and “brilliance of color” on patients’ recovery (Nightingale, 1860). She then discusses the need to include artwork in patient rooms and the importance of hobbies to foster well-being.
Keeping this guidance in mind, strategies healthcare centers may employ to combine art and medicine include:
Placing visual art and plants in rooms and common areas
Facilitating drawing, craft-making, writing, or music sessions.
Giving art supplies, coloring books, and journals to allow independent art creation
Encouraging appreciation through art interpretation exercises
“Golden Hour” by Alyssa Blake
As a nurse and caregiver to my chronically ill father, I have witnessed the success of these techniques firsthand.
Working during a pandemic and supporting my father these last few years, I encountered many challenges. There were even several instances in which my father passed away and was brought back to life again
Throughout this hardship, what truly helped my father recover and prevented my family from falling apart was art. During his 6-month hospital stay, I made it a point to paint cherished scenes from snapshots of his beloved garden to portraits of our pets. I then hung these pictures in his hospital room. These artworks served not only as reminders of his favorite memories but also as motivators that encouraged him up until his discharge.
Besides making visual art during this trying time, I wrote poetry to express what I could not with ordinary words. Through this practice, I released pent-up negative emotions to manage stress and clear the way for hope to blossom.
Inspired by this experience, I began my own art businessSmile Canvas Creations to help others with art, like I did for my family. I also embarked on a campaign to share knowledge about art’s healing power, which has brought me here today.
Now that I have reviewed the health benefits of art and how to include it in patient care, there remains one last topic to discuss—how to address caregiver burnout with art.
Addressing Caregiver Burnout with Art
Since the pandemic began, there has been a mass exodus of healthcare workers from the field with many citing burnout in their decision to leave.
Factors that may contribute to this state include:
Understaffing
Long work hours
Lack of resources and support
Second-hand trauma from caring for patients
Lack of self-care
Besides increasing turnover, this emotional fatigue may increase medical errors and lead to poor health outcomes for patients and caregivers alike.
Chronic illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer
Immune system dysfunction
This phenomenon isn’t exclusive to just formal caregiving, though. Family caregivers face the same risk of burnout trying to meet the daily needs of sick loved ones.
Similar to patients, creative outlets can manage stress in these environments and improve all caregivers’ health.
In healthcare settings, administrators could implement training or continuing education classes that focus on creativity, for example. These classes might include drawing, music, or creative writing like haiku workshops. Alternatively, managers could install coloring posters in break rooms and organize “Paint and Sip Nights,” for coworkers to paint and socialize.
Nature photography and Haiku by Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN
Educators may also use these strategies to prepare students entering the field. For instance, one nursing program included a one-hour class inspired by theJapanese art of Kintsugi in their curriculum. This involved students repairing broken pottery with golden lacquer and self-reflection. After the exercise, students reported a greater sense of connection with others and appreciation of their work.
Although family caregivers may not have access to formal support like those mentioned above, they can find similar opportunities by joining support groups that host these activities.
Nature photography by Susan J. Farese
In brief, these creative activities allow caregivers to cathartically release negative emotions and improve their health. Likewise, incorporating art in patient care aids patients’ recovery.
What will you create now that you know about art’s extraordinary impacts on wellness?
Finally – Please stay tuned during the first week in May, 2024 for our Nursing and the Arts Podcast, where we will post an interview Alyssa Blake, BSN, RN in conversation with Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN!
Questions?: Email Susan at info@sjfcommunications.com
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Time has flown since the late 1970’s when I proudly received my Nursing “cap” and “pin” at the Nightingale Ceremony at Widener University and graduating as an RN with my BSN – flashing forward eight years later when I received my Masters in Nursing at Seton Hall University! A lifetime ago, but still in my heart.
Since it is National Nurses Week May 6-12, 2022, I would like to recognize nurses and applaud them for all they do!!!
BRAVO!!!!! A heartfelt THANK YOU!
My nursing career is quite diversified. In nursing, I have worked in a variety of military and civilian clinical nursing roles (med-surg, intensive care, emergency room, recovery room, orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery step- down) as well as in nursing education/staff development, administration, research and consulting and coaching/mentoring roles.
Although I am in public relations now, I stay licensed as an RN and update my license every two years with mandatory continuing education.
I also still utilize my “nursing process” when working with my PR clients – I assess, plan, implement and evaluate. I use my keen intuition and “knowing”. I make “rounds” whether in person, in the media, on the internet, etc. I am vigilant with each client to provide personalized “care” for their publicity plan and needs.
Nursing, though, remains in my heart!
The pandemic certainly has made nurses very stressed, overworked, anxious, depressed, suffering burnout, PTSD and more. Nurses give (and give) and yet are human as well and have a major need for validation, respect, encouragement and they also need to spend time on their own self care.
Nurses also need credible focused media attention – to educate the media, politicians, health care interdisciplinary colleagues and the general public! (This is one of my passions – to recognize as well as strengthen the inclusion of and positive image of nursing in the media)!
That’s one of the reasons why I published the 2nd edition of Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring in 2021. Pouring my heart out in poetry is just one creative, therapeutic, cathartic avenue to share my stories as a seasoned nurse.
I sincerely also hope that nurses find their creative passion – whether it is a visual art, writing/journaling, cooking, exercise, comedy, photography, theatre, filmmaking, crafting, etc. – get the picture???
If you are a nurse or know a nurse in your family, circle of friends or community etc., please THANK them especially this day, week, month (and forever).
As I mention in my poem “A Formula for Success” –
“When it’s all said and done, there’s no profession as diverse,
as the ART and the SCIENCE of being a NURSE”!
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Nurses Unite! Let's show the world in all its entirety Our uniqueness, our strength
Let's proclaim our vision And lifetime mission; To foster health and wellness on the reality continuum
Let's boast that it is us who can reform health! With our own Body of knowledge, Identity, Empowerment and self-governance ...
We are not the Handmaidens Battle-axes Angels of mercy or Playthings as portrayed on the latest greeting card or daytime soap opera or evening sitcom...
I dare us to show the world the unparalleled significant differences we've made in leaps and bounds... For years and years
Let's share our compassion, empathy, humor, innovation, how we love life and support each other
Nurses, I dare us to unite!!!
by
Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN in Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring (2021)
SHARING THE CARING
Let's open up our hearts and share the caring
Merge visions, ink and syllables so daring...
Life's fragile, short and sweet,
Grasp rhythm, pace, and beat
Catharsis of emotions we've been wearing.
We've seen it all, the panic, pain, and fears
Of newborns to centenarians in years
From birth to life's demise
Our "knowing" makes us wise
Yet…Prose as catalyst releases tears...
Brave and famous poets we need not be
but writing from the heart, that sets us free
Through poems we tell our stories
Share pain, grief, caring, glories
Regardless of our nursing specialty.
No need to build the walls to hide
The memories we've buried deep inside
It's good to let it go, allowing words to flow
Stand back and let the power be your guide.
by
Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN
in
Poetic Expressions in Nursing: Sharing the Caring (2021)
Over the past year, since the book was published I have been having such a wonderful time doing interviews and author events and thank everyone for their support, including purchases and reviews!
NOTE: Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, SJF Communications had a great discussion about Nursing, Poetry, Intuition, Creativity and more on the The Nurse Keith Show Podcast with Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC https://nursekeith.com/episode337/.
Keith is a Nurse Career Coach | Podcaster | Freelance Writer | Speaker | Blogger | Influencer – He helps nurses and healthcare professionals create inspired lives and careers!
Here is the information along with the podcast link and show notes:
On episode 337 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews nurse poet Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, SJF Communications regarding her original book of poetry, “Poetic Expressions in Nursing…Sharing the Caring”, and how poetry and nursing are a natural and inspiring combination for the sharing of stories, feelings, memories, and experiences.
Poetic Expressions in Nursing | The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 337
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