A feature-length documentary on the complex and challenging world of nursing will debut Oct. 11 in Los Angeles at the American Nurses Credentialing Center National Magnet Conference.
More than 100 nurses in nine states were interviewed for the film, "NURSES If Florence Could See Us Now."
"There was no scripting or prepping," filmmaker Kathy Douglas, RN, MA, said in a news release. "We showed up with a camera crew and had candid conversations. It’s authentic and real."
Douglas’ inspiration for the film was driven by her belief that a deeper understanding of the role and value of nursing among the public and policymakers will help form a successful future for healthcare in the United States. "The film’s title acknowledges the role Florence Nightingale played in the development of the field of nursing," she said.
Douglas is CNO at API Healthcare, a healthcare-specific workforce management technology company that sponsors the documentary; and president of On Nursing Excellence, a not-for-profit organization founded to expand the effectiveness, efficiency, well-being and recognition of the healthcare workforce.
ONE board member Karen Kirby, RN, MSN, NEA, BC, FACH, spearheaded a fundraising effort that raised more than $120,000 to cover production costs. Several dozen sponsors joined API Healthcare. Funds came from individual donors, hospitals and industry-affiliated associations.
The DAISY Foundation, a not-for-profit that recognizes nursing excellence, was among the contributing organizations. "This film will enlighten all who see it as to just how special this profession is," said Foundation co-founder and president Bonnie Barnes. "We who are the beneficiaries of their care need to nurture and support nurses in gratitude for all they do for us."
"It’s important that people recognize the power of nursing," said ANA President Karen A. Daley, RN, PhD, MPH, FAAN. "As more people understand how nurses make a difference in people’s lives — that we bring both clinical expertise and leadership skills to every setting, from the bedside to the boardroom — we will see opportunities and demand for nurses continue to grow."
The film is dedicated to all nurses for the extraordinary work they do every day, and is in memory of Joyce C. Clifford, RN, PhD, FAAN, the architect of nursing’s professional practice model who died in October 2011.
The premiere is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Regal Cinemas’ LA Live Stadium in Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.nursesthemovie.com.
More than 100 nurses in nine states were interviewed for the film, "NURSES If Florence Could See Us Now."
"There was no scripting or prepping," filmmaker Kathy Douglas, RN, MA, said in a news release. "We showed up with a camera crew and had candid conversations. It’s authentic and real."
Douglas’ inspiration for the film was driven by her belief that a deeper understanding of the role and value of nursing among the public and policymakers will help form a successful future for healthcare in the United States. "The film’s title acknowledges the role Florence Nightingale played in the development of the field of nursing," she said.
Douglas is CNO at API Healthcare, a healthcare-specific workforce management technology company that sponsors the documentary; and president of On Nursing Excellence, a not-for-profit organization founded to expand the effectiveness, efficiency, well-being and recognition of the healthcare workforce.
ONE board member Karen Kirby, RN, MSN, NEA, BC, FACH, spearheaded a fundraising effort that raised more than $120,000 to cover production costs. Several dozen sponsors joined API Healthcare. Funds came from individual donors, hospitals and industry-affiliated associations.
The DAISY Foundation, a not-for-profit that recognizes nursing excellence, was among the contributing organizations. "This film will enlighten all who see it as to just how special this profession is," said Foundation co-founder and president Bonnie Barnes. "We who are the beneficiaries of their care need to nurture and support nurses in gratitude for all they do for us."
"It’s important that people recognize the power of nursing," said ANA President Karen A. Daley, RN, PhD, MPH, FAAN. "As more people understand how nurses make a difference in people’s lives — that we bring both clinical expertise and leadership skills to every setting, from the bedside to the boardroom — we will see opportunities and demand for nurses continue to grow."
The film is dedicated to all nurses for the extraordinary work they do every day, and is in memory of Joyce C. Clifford, RN, PhD, FAAN, the architect of nursing’s professional practice model who died in October 2011.
The premiere is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Regal Cinemas’ LA Live Stadium in Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.nursesthemovie.com.
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