Hi, I’m Carla! 🩵

Welcome to Adventures of a Nurse! I’m Carla Bushey, a former nurse with over 25 years of experience and the person behind the recipes you’ll find here.

I started Adventures of a Nurse to share my love of cooking and help families make delicious meals without spending hours in the kitchen. From easy Instant Pot dinners and slow cooker favorites to comforting casseroles and homemade desserts, I love sharing recipes that anyone can make.

A Little About Me

I’m from Utica, New York, where good food has always been a big part of life. Some of my favorite recipes are local classics like Chicken Riggies and Utica Greens.

My husband, Rick, and I have two children, Richard and Nicole. Family has always been important to me, and many of the recipes I share are inspired by the meals and traditions we love.

My daughter Nicole is a professional photographer, and her husband Bradley is a chef. Their experience with food and photography has also been part of the Adventures of a Nurse journey.

From Nursing to Food Blogging

After spending more than 25 years in nursing, I turned my passion for cooking into Adventures of a Nurse.

I believe homemade meals don’t have to be complicated. My goal is to share easy-to-follow recipes, helpful tips, and plenty of comfort food that you’ll want to make again.

Adventures of a Nurse Has Been Featured In

• BuzzFeed
• The Huffington Post
• NBC
• InstantPot.com
• MSN
• Parade
• Fox News

From My Kitchen to Yours 🩵

Thank you for being here! I hope you find recipes that become favorites in your own kitchen. Happy cooking!