Nursing- Holmes (Burton) Films Inc.
(Hope this doesn't double or triple post- having issues with uploading-will remove movie file, see if that helps)
Link to the film (public domain ftw)
https://archive.org/details/Nursing1942
Reasons to Riff:
1. Nurses must be able to do sit-ups in flower patterns (2:05)
2.They must wield giant glass IV bottles, which goes along with their mixology training (8:12), (3:08)
3. "Child nursing...requires a liking for children" (9:49) Genius.
I work at a nursing school and would LOVE to be able to share this with the students. In a competitive program like ours, students are under a lot of stress- they need a laugh or two!
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Justin Stewart
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really caught me off guard. It’s funny how straightforward these old training films used to be.thanks for sharing this nursing students definitely need light moments like this during stressful exam periods. I’ve also seen some helpful academic support resources at [Online Exam Help US https://onlineexamhelpus.com
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Jessica Monroe
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This really shows how training methods and professional expectations have evolved over time. It’s interesting to see how storytelling and educational content can still make an impact years later, especially for students entering demanding fields like healthcare. I’ve noticed that clear communication and structured presentation matter a lot in every profession today, whether it’s in nursing, education, or even publishing related industries like https://bookwritingservicesusa.com/ where professional content development plays a major role.
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Mishaal Sheikh
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Natasha John
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Haha this brought back memories I remember watching something super similar when I was just figuring out how to become a nurse in the UK and thinking, “yep, I need to master sit ups in flower formation too!” Love how it highlights the quirks of the old training style. Honestly, becoming a nurse feels intense at times, especially when you are trying to sort out what qualifications you need to be a nurse in the UK. Totally get your students needing a laugh I am still on my own journey to become a nurse and clips like this keep the spirit light. Thanks for sharing.
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