F3 Creative Tales From the Light

Linda Morris has been a critical care nurse for 25 years, specializing in cardiac and respiratory nursing.

For the last thirteen years, she has been researching the near-death experience, interviewing many patients who had unusual recollections of a period of "unconsciousness" and nurses who have cared for patients with near-death experiences. During this session, Linda will share many examples of patients who have discussed how their creativity increased and was enhanced by their near-death experience.

Linda Morris received her Bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 1976; a MS from Loyola University in 1981; and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1998. Dr. Morris has been an instructor, guest lecturer, and assistant professor at several colleges and universities in the Chicago area. Currently, she is an advanced practice nurse in respiratory care at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and a faculty member of the Northwestern University School of Medicine. She also owns a consulting firm, specializing in continuing education programs for nurses and other health professionals, has published extensively in the field of critical care, and is a nationally known speaker in her field.