Conceptual review demonstrates the value of creativity in nursing, highlighting its role in strengthening resilience, problem-solving, and patient-centered care.
Creativity in nursing strengthens professional identity and resilience and is a critical skill enabling innovation, effective problem-solving, and patient-centered care. Creativity reflects the nature of God, and biblical examples of creativity abound. Creativity is inhibited by fears and myths. The creative process is similar to the nursing process. Creativity can be strengthened with intentional practice, including freewriting . Creativity in nursing is both a calling and an act of faith, reflecting God's nature and empowering compassionate, effective care.
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Beth Nease (2026) studied this question.
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