We need a Nursing TV show

sunnyjohn · Sep 14, 2005

I concur!!!

sunnyjohn · Sep 14, 2005

One of these days, I am going to write a pilot and pitch the script to the networks.

Thunderwolf, MSN, RN · Sep 14, 2005

Day 1..."The new Grad"

Episode synopsis: New Grad Joe and New Grad Sara come out of orientation and begin working on a busy med surg floor. After a patient code, Joe and Sara deal with the issue of life and death and how it impacts them as new nurses.

SteveNNP, MSN, NP · Sep 14, 2005

Episode 2-

Steve RN works nights in the Neonatal ICU, This episode shows the gritty reality of saving these helpless children. The entire NICU team pulls together to save the lives of twin 26-weekers born too soon because their mother was bulemic and lost 25 pounds while pregnant. Steve RN and his team are unable to save them, but give them the love and care they need in the final moments they spend on this earth before they go to heaven.

Seriously, form a show around a group of nurses from all areas who meet in the hospital cafeteria for lunch....or something......document each of their experiences.

How about a nursing special/documentary on Discovery Health?

sunnyjohn · Sep 14, 2005

As long as there are no 19 y.o old blond student nurses with bg tatas and some MD intern doing it in the linen closet I am happy!

Those kind of TV stories we do not need!

nursemomruns · Sep 14, 2005

Boy there are lots of scenarios in our world. Doctors and ER folks have "ER", MD's have "Scrubs"-so I think we should have a TV show. Maybe a show about life in an acute care med-surg nursing unit, we see everyone for alot-even got a couple of pregnant ladies--and I've only been in med-surg for 7 mo! That would show the public what we all about! Let's discuss.......... Episode 1 is an intro to lets say, 7West...........

I think there was a show about nurses about 18-20 years ago. It was very degrading to nurses and nurses lobbied to have it pulled. I think it was called Nightingales? I'm not sure.

Thunderwolf, MSN, RN · Sep 14, 2005

Episode 3: "The phone call"

Synopsis: Nurse Chris attempts to communicate via phone to Dr Smith that his patient is working up to an acute medical crisis. After "many" calls out and after the patient is finally in route to MICU (after several interventions via Chris and house physician), Dr Smith finally returns call...but, downplays it by apathetically saying, "you're calling me over this?". Chris reflects upon what she did this evening and concurs she was right on the money...patient advocate, reflects back on her organizational skills and interventions, documentation, and her team work with colleagues and house physician. Episode ends with Chris leaving at the end of her shift, going home, and taking a nice long bath. Last scene closes with Chris saying with satisfaction "I did my best" as she relaxes back in the tub to soak away the tension.

Thunderwolf, MSN, RN · Sep 14, 2005

Episode 4: "The Male Nurse"

Synopsis: New grad Joe gets some leers and jeers from some patients during the course of his shift as to why he chose nursing as a man. Much of episode deals with Joe quietly reflecting upon (during the course of his shift) his sense of manhood and how he is seen by others, the positive qualities of nursing which he admires, and how he comes to resolution with his feelings about being a man in nursing. At end of episode, Joe admits a 92 year old woman with breast cancer...an ex-nurse...who provides him positive feedback that he made the right choice for himself.

Thunderwolf, MSN, RN · Sep 14, 2005

I guess the point I'm trying to make is that there is NO reason why a quality show could not be produced which not only presents nursing in a positive light, but acknowledges their daily trials and struggles as well.

OK, I'll be quiet now.

Wolfie

HuggyPuglet · Sep 14, 2005

I think there was a show about nurses about 18-20 years ago. It was very degrading to nurses and nurses lobbied to have it pulled. I think it was called Nightingales? I'm not sure.

Yea, I remember something like that.

If nurses want to get information on what they do to the public, I'm not so sure that even a drama about nurses will tell the real story (let alone a comedy - oh puleeze - that is where the big tatas and lustful interns will come in for sure).

I'm not so sure I want anyone tampering with the stories that we all can tell. We drift in and out of our patients' lives. We are the faces they see from day to day, and the hands they feel. Our eyes meet theirs bringing reassurance and information. They may remember us, or may not, but I'm satisfied with just bringing them the best care and whatever comfort I can.

LilPeanut, MSN, RN, NP · Sep 14, 2005

Yeah, but I agree with the point it would be nice to see nurses portrayed as something more than just the background people and a person who is just waiting for their ability to become a dr. (thinking of ER, 2 nurses tried to become drs. One was successful, one decided against it)

Being a nurse is more about the patient care than a dr. and I think that's where some fabulous stories could come from.