{"id":3306,"date":"2016-08-24T12:06:13","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T16:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/?p=3306"},"modified":"2018-04-19T16:39:47","modified_gmt":"2018-04-19T20:39:47","slug":"top-10-nurses-tvfilm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/top-10-nurses-tvfilm","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Nurses in TV\/Film"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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The last decade has given us dozens of memorable nurses that have graced the silver and big screens. While some have been a little more um..helpful than others<\/a>, it\u2019s no secret that these 10 nurses have made a lasting impact in the TV and film world. Our sophisticated ranking system looked at a variety of things including, helpfulness, knowledge of medicine, entertainment, and overall performance. You might even pick up a few \u201cdos\u201d and definitely a handful of \u201cdon\u2019t\u201d as we count down our top 10\u00a0nurses on TV and Film.<\/p>\n

Top 10 Nurses<\/h2>\n
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  1. Nurse Alex \u2013 An American Werewolf in London<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Nurse Alex quickly finds out that David Kessler is not the typical patient, and in fact, he\u2019s a werewolf. While I took points away for Nurse Alex\u2019s choice in boyfriends (Seriously? Think about the fleas, and his unnerving diet) I do give her credit for sticking by her man when things got a little\u2026hairy. Nurse Alex teaches the important lesson that no matter what, It\u2019s important to take care of his or her patient, and that’s why she’s a top 10 nurse.<\/p>\n

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    1. Peter Petrelli \u2013 Heroes<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      \"Petrelli

      Petrelli was a superhero in and out of the E.R.<\/p><\/div>\n

      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Many didn\u2019t know what to make of Heroes <\/em>when it first appeared on TV almost 10 years ago. However, they did know that what they were watching was unlike any show ever before. One of the most popular characters, Petrelli was a hospice nurse that had the ability to mimic the superpowers of others. I took points away because we rarely saw him actually performing duties, but at the end of Season two he saves the entire city by sacrificing himself to save the others.<\/p>\n

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      1. Nurse Ratched \u2013 One Flew Over the Cuckoo\u2019s Nest<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        I have to commend her for running her mental institute like a well-oiled machine, but her evilness supersedes any of her medical knowledge. Her crowning moment of nastiness is when she prompts the neurotic Billy Bibbit to kill himself by playing on his fear of his mother, purely because she\u2019s afraid of losing her grip on the patients under her care. Her cold and calculated demeanor makes her one of the most infamous movie villains of the 70s.<\/p>\n

        \"Nurse

        Hathway’s romance was as intense as her leadership<\/p><\/div>\n

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        1. Carol Hathaway \u2013 E.R.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Half a dozen of the emmy-winning E.R. <\/em>nurses could have made the list, but we picked one to best represent the dedication and commitment these nurses had. Played by Julianna Marguilles, Hathaway balanced a strenuous job as head nurse with her on-screen romance with the hunky George Clooney. We don’t condone these steamy romances, but we do have 5 tips for dating a nurse.<\/a> \u00a0Fans of the show got a proper look at the communication and drama that plays out in a typical healthcare setting.<\/p>\n

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          1. Major Margaret \u201cHot Lips\u201d Houlihan \u2013 M*A*S*H<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Sally Kellerman starred in the movie and popular T.V. show as the no-nonsense \u201chot lips\u201d Houlihan. While she was already given a high score simply because of the nickname, Houlihan actually portrayed a sympathetic ear throughout the T.V. series. Houlihan displays on of the biggest ways to treat a patient, by simply listening.<\/p>\n

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            Pomfrey showed us that there’s no magic involved with proper medical care<\/p><\/div>\n

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            1. Madam Pomfrey \u2013 Harry Potter <\/em>Series<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Whether it was curing those stricken by the Basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets, or tending to a quidditch injury, Pomfrey became a symbol of solitude in the HP franchise. Being a nurse is a very difficult job in reality, so it must be even tougher in a school where wounds from Sphinxes and falling off broomsticks are an everyday occurrence.\u00a0It a school dedicated to spells and wizardry, Pomfrey uses good ol\u2019 modern medicine to nurse her students back to health.<\/p>\n

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              1. Carla Espinosa \u2013 Scrubs<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Combining comedy and just a tad bit of drama, Espinosa\u2019s relationship with head surgeon Christopher Turk blossom from a work fling, to a full-fledged marriage with children. While the show\u2019s focus was often on comedy, this had no effect on Reyes\u2019 drive for authenticity, as the actress took inspiration, technical knowledge and personality for the part from her real-life-nurse sister. Espinosa has the spunk and attitude often needed to be nurse, leading a team to success.<\/p>\n

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                1. Jackie \u2013 Nurse Jackie<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Although her personal life often spilled over into her work life, Edie Falco portrayed Jackie as a struggling nurse with a heart of gold. She didn\u2019t always make the best decisions, but the showed us many of the personal problems that E.R. nurses often face. A few months back we gave some helpful tips for handling heartbreak at the workplace<\/a>, but Nurse Jackie is a tough cookie. She did, however teach us to stare down adversity and stress and tackle it head on.<\/p>\n

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                  1. Annie Wilkes \u2013 Misery<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Okay so maybe we shouldn\u2019t include Annie Wilkes on the 10 ten nurses list. After all, she\u2019s not exactly the most, well, sane medical practitioner. However, we could say that she taught us that the nurse is always, and I mean always <\/em>right. At the beginning of the flick, she \u201crescues\u201d writer Paul Sheldon from a car wreck and forces him to bring his most famous character back from the dead. Maybe Wilkes can use some of our “Breaking Bad News Tips.”<\/a> Her increased torture, used as the \u201chealing process\u201d made for a very scary villain.<\/p>\n

                    \"Hawthorne

                    Hawthorne reigns supreme as the top TV\/Film nurse<\/p><\/div>\n

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                    1. Christina Hawthorne – HawthoRNe<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Known for it\u2019s extremely accurate writing and portrayal of the nursing environment, HawthoRNe <\/em>showcased Jada Pinkett Smith\u2019s ability displayed the ability to balance a stressful home and work life. In 2011 Truth About Nursing noted the show\u2019s representation of nursing authority and skill. Hawthorne displayed medical knowledge, sympathy, and a stellar performance and that\u2019s why she\u2019s our favorite TV\/Film nurse. Pinkett-Smith and\u00a0HarthoRNe\u00a0<\/em>top our top 10 nurses list.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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