Essence of Healing: The Journey of American Indian Nurses (2017)
• October 2nd, 2017 • 0h 58min
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Overview
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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