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Essence of Healing: The Journey of American Indian Nurses

Essence of Healing: The Journey of American Indian Nurses

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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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2017-10-02
⌚ Running Time: 58 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

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Alyssa Martinez original image
Herself
Alyssa Martinez
Nichole Thomas original image
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Nichole Thomas
Mary Lynn Eaglestaff original image
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Mary Lynn Eaglestaff
Jessica Ahmann original image
Jessica Ahmann
Dorothea Olsen original image
Dorothea Olsen
Misty Wilkie-Condiff original image
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Misty Wilkie-Condiff
Jessica Ahmann original image
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Jessica Ahmann
Dorothea Olsen original image
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Dorothea Olsen
Shellee Bercier original image
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Shellee Bercier
Loretta Meridith original image
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Loretta Meridith
Debbie Jeanotte original image
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Debbie Jeanotte
Kim Garnett-Williams original image
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Kim Garnett-Williams
Madonna White Bear Azure original image
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Madonna White Bear Azure
Tamsen O'Berry original image
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Tamsen O'Berry
Challsey Lawrence original image
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Challsey Lawrence
Ian Greybull original image
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Ian Greybull
Hattie Kauffman original image
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Hattie Kauffman

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