Everyone has a story to tell about how we, or a loved one, have been treated whilst in hospital care. But what is it really like to be a nurse?
Student Nurses is a fascinating, observational documentary series which shadows student nurses at different stages of their training. It reveals the pressures, emotions and challenges they face, both in the classroom and on the wards.
From trying their skills on dummies, to their first real patient contact – viewers get an up-close-and-personal understanding of what it takes become a nurse, working with the medical professionals at all levels when faced with a real-life emergency situation.
It’s an informative, intimate portrait of some of the men and women who choose to devote themselves to a career on the front-line of our healthcare system.
Episode One
In the first episode, former carpet fitter, Alistair has first day nerves. Children’s nurse, Helen is in unchartered territory and 2nd year, Dany deals with a very poorly patient.