In the time that I have spent in the Creative Arts Fellowship, I have been able to explore my own artistic abilities through a topic closely tied to my career path. After researching the history of Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in nursing, I look forward to implementing my new perspective on my own future career as…
Author: nikkislzr
Collaborations and My Creative Community
My Project Mentor Given the scope of my project, I knew that I would like to work with someone in the School of Nursing as my project mentor. The Pitt School of Nursing faculty page was how I was able to contact Dr. Young Ji Lee, an assistant professor in the School of Nursing specializing…
My Major Obstacle and the Creative Process
The Obstacle of Time The same obstacle has been with me since the beginning of my project: time. Or, more accurately, a lack of it. The first few months of my project were spent grappling with approval applications and study recruitment efforts. During this time period, I felt almost “stuck” waiting for approvals and interested…
My Fellowship Cohort and New Perspectives
Developing a creative project from the very first brainstorm to the finished work is often understood as an independent production. After all, in my case, I was on my own when I came up with the proposal for my project. But looking back on the progress I have made since then, I recall that first…
Nikki Salazar – Civilization of Profession: Filipino Nurses from 1898 to COVID-19
About Me Hi everyone! My name is Nikki Salazar. I am a pre-OT student majoring in Rehabilitation Science with certificates in Children’s Literature and Psychosocial Issues in Rehabilitation and Personal Care. I love thrifting, cooking, journaling, and listening to music. One fun fact about me is that I am the student coordinator for CEY, a…