Hospital Wellness Journal
A Guided Resource for Reflections, Medical Notes, and Healing Together
Whether you’re the patient or there for support, this is for you.
Beautifully enhanced with soothing artwork, The Hospital Wellness Journal inspires moments of hope and resilience on every page. Whether you’re a patient or supporting someone you care about, this journal serves as a trusted companion—offering comfort, connection, and a meaningful way to document and honor the strength shown during and after the hospital stay.
Helping You Find Strength in Every Step.
The Hospital Wellness Journal is a compassionate, interactive resource designed to support patients and their loved ones throughout the hospital experience and beyond. This thoughtfully crafted journal offers a structured yet flexible space to reflect, connect, and stay organized during a challenging time.
How the Hospital Wellness Journal Can Help You:
Whether you’re the patient or the support person, hospital stays can quickly become stressful and overwhelming. Doctors and nurses coming in at all hours of the day, plans and information constantly changing. Let this journal be a place for you to track information and stay organized.
Stay organized.
It can be easy to lose sight of progress, let this journal be a place for you to track daily updates, milestones and concerns for your own information and to share with the care team.
Track progess.
As a critical care nurse, I’ve supported hundreds of patients and families through these challenging seasons. This journal includes practical guidance, gentle prompts, and helpful reminders so you feel informed and better prepared every step of the way.
Guided by experience, rooted in care
Discharge can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Using this journal can help you feel better prepared for a smooth transition home and stay organized for follow-up care. There’s space to jot down notes, questions, and reminders for upcoming appointments, so you feel more confident and clear once you leave the hospital.
Prepare for discharge.
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About the Author
Nicole Cromwell, RN, MSN, is a nurse with 25 years of critical care experience who now dedicates her life to creating art that inspires healing and resilience.
Based in Carmel by the Sea, California, Nicole’s journey from bedside care to full-time artist has deepened her understanding of how creativity can bring comfort and strength. Her artwork, featured throughout this journal, is crafted to evoke calm and hope, offering families a visual touchstone of healing.
Through both her art and nursing expertise, Nicole brings a unique blend of empathy and artistry, creating a supportive resource for families during some of life’s most difficult experiences.
“Your voice, experiences, and well-being matter. This journal is here to help you stay informed, connected, and supported every step of the way.” - Nicole
A Journal Designed With You in Mind.
Inside you’ll find:
Daily Wellness & Progress Tracking - A space to note key updates, milestones, and concerns.
Tips for Communicating with the Care Team - Strategies and sample questions to support meaningful conversations.
Space for Questions - A dedicated area to jot down what you’d like to ask during rounds or care team visits.
Support Resources - Guidance for anyone navigating the hospital experience, whether for themselves or a loved one.
Discharge Planning - A section to help prepare for a safe and supported transition from hospital to home.
Your observations matter.
Regularly noting progress, concerns, and milestones supports clearer communication and strengthens your role in the care journey. This journal includes 10 days of daily entry sheets to help you stay engaged.
By taking the time to fill out the daily entries within this journal, you are giving the care team valuable insights to help care for the patient.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We get it—Hospital days are long, exhausting, and emotional. That’s why this journal is designed to be simple and supportive. Even one or two quick notes a day—like an update, a question for the care team, or a moment of gratitude—can make a big difference later. Many families say the act of writing helped them feel more grounded and less alone.
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You don’t need to be a writer. The Hospital Wellness Journal includes prompts and simple guided sections to help you get started. You can jot down anything: updates, questions, thoughts, or even one-word entries. There’s no wrong way to use it—it’s a tool, not a test.
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You could—but this isn’t just a blank journal. The Hospital Wellness Journal was created by a critical care nurse and includes templates for tracking medical updates, prompts for emotional processing, helpful questions to ask care providers, etc.
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Yes—we offer bulk pricing for hospitals, palliative care teams, nonprofit organizations, gift shops, and chaplaincy programs. This makes it easier to provide Hospital Wellness Journals as part of patient and family support kits.
Trusted Resources for Continued Support
Explore these hand-picked tools and support networks.
CaringBridge.org – A free platform that helps you stay connected with family and friends during difficult times. Share updates, receive messages of support, and build a community of encouragement and care.
LotsaHelpingHands.com - A platform to help create a community, as well as coordinate meals, care and support for patients and families.
Cancer.org - The American Cancer Society offers free lodging, transportation to treatment, breast cancer support, online communities, and free family caregiver and patient programs.
Ready to Begin?
Whether you’re a patient or supporting someone you care about, this journal serves as a trusted companion—offering comfort, connection, and a meaningful way to document and honor the strength shown during and after the hospital stay.
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Want to learn more about Nicole as an artist?
Art that soothes, uplifts, and heals—inviting you to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Inspired by the coastal beauty of Carmel, her work is meant to evoke a feeling, a memory, or a moment of calm.
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