Movie: Essence of Healing: The Journey of American Indian Nurses

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Alyssa Martinez
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Nichole Thomas
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Mary Lynn Eaglestaff
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Jessica Ahmann
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Dorothea Olsen
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Misty Wilkie-Condiff
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Shellee Bercier
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Loretta Meridith
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    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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    2017-10-02

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