On Monday, May 19 at 6 p.m., the Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) will present a one-night only screening of the documentary “The American Nurse” at McMenamin’s Mission Theater in Portland. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door and this film is open to all ages.
This feature-length film by photographer Carolyn Jones and producer Lisa Frank offers a rare look at work and lives of five American nurses. Through their eyes, “The American Nurse” shows a poignant look at the struggle of people living in poverty, sickness, war, or in prison, and how nursing impacts the lives of people in every setting.
“This is an amazing opportunity for nurses to celebrate our profession and show family and friends exactly what we do each and every day,” said Mary Rita Hurley, RN, MPA. “It is a very moving and accurate representation of how nurses change lives, physically and mentally.”
“The American Nurse” is based on Jones’ award-winning book “The American Nurse: Photographs and Interviews by Carolyn Jones,” released in 2012 and supported by Fresenius Kabi USA.
“We are thrilled at being able to offer this film to Oregon nurses,” said Hurley. “The American Nurse Project amazed guests at OCN’s fundraising breakfast last September and we can’t wait to help share the next chapter of this project.”
Nurses can receive a complimentary continuing education (CE) credit through Nurse.com to nurses who view “The American Nurse” either in theaters or via DVD purchase, digital download or digital rental.
To purchase tickets for the Portland screening of The American Nurse, please visit the OCN website at www.oregoncenterfornursing.org.
# # #
The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) is a non-profit organization, established by the nursing leaders in 2002 with a mission to promote a well-prepared nursing workforce dedicated to providing care and leading change to meet the health needs of our communities. OCN fulfills its mission by educating nurses to embrace leadership opportunities, developing certainty through research, advocating for effective outcomes and stimulating collaborative innovation.
