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Wed, Sep 26, 1962
At New York's Alden hospital maternity ward, a group of student nurses take on their first duties. The focus is on head nurse Liz Thorpe and student Gail Lucas, and several patients including a young wife that hates her unborn baby, a first time mother determined to have a medication-free birth, and a sickly Greek immigrant with a problem pregnancy.
Wed, Oct 3, 1962
Ginny Nemets, a dedicated nurse at Alden General, has devoted herself to putting husband Adam through medical school and supporting him during his internship. Now an excellent ophthalmologist Adam is invited to join an elite practice. But as Adam's success soars to new heights, Ginny's spirits plunge to new lows.
Wed, Nov 7, 1962
An unexpected ethical conundrum perplexes student nurse Gail Lucas when seriously ill William Taylor is admitted under the care of Dr. Lou Maxwell. Taylor has been transferred from a local prison by authorities who want to extend his life long enough for him to reach his execution date.
Wed, Nov 14, 1962
Dr. Ahmed Rashid arrives at Alden General from Pakistan to begin his residency. His gentle Eastern demeanor easily wins over Gail Lucas, but Dr. Rashid receives blatant hostility from prejudiced charge nurse Fay Loomis, who is determined to make Dr. Rashid's tenure as unpleasant as possible.
Wed, Nov 21, 1962
A comatose patient brought into Alden General catches the attention of Nurse Ayres after a voodoo doll in human form is found in the patient's pocket. Nurse Ayres speculates that he has been placed under a spell, and her unorthodox theory is surprisingly supported by psychiatrist Dr. Fuller.
Wed, Nov 28, 1962
Gail is sent to work in the pediatrics ward under the tutelage of steely chief nurse Ruth Martin who must keep her emotions tightly bound in order to survive the loss of young life around her. Everyone is tested when the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Grant is born with severe birth defects, and Mr. Grant insists that his wife be told that their baby was stillborn.
Wed, Dec 5, 1962
Foreign nurse Frieda Schacht's skill, knowledge, and dedication to Alden General commands the respect of Gail, who finds her worthy of emulation. However, Frieda's reputation is severely threatened when a patient accuses her of having assisted Nazis with medical experiments on concentration camp prisoners during World War II.
Wed, Dec 12, 1962
Overworked at Alden General, Nurse Thorpe decides to take a leave of absence to pursue private nursing which is considered a softer touch than her rigorous duties at the hospital. However, when she's assigned to care for the cantankerous patriarch of a peculiar family, she realizes that the grass isn't always greener elsewhere.