Essence of Healing: The Journey of American Indian Nurses

Essence of Healing: The Journey of American Indian Nurses

 

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0h 58m 2017 HD

Essence of Healing is a documentary exploring the life journeys of 14 American Indian nurses - their experiences growing up, their experiences in nursing school, and their experiences on the job. They are part of a larger story - a historical line of care and compassion that has run through hundreds of indigenous tribes for thousands of years.


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