Ep 2. Duty
- TV-NR
- August 17, 2014
- 58 min
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(46)
In Anzac Girls season 1 episode 2, titled "Duty," the four Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) nurses continue to adjust to their new roles in a military hospital in Egypt during World War I.
Sister Olive Haynes (Georgia Flood) is desperate to prove herself as a capable nurse despite her lack of experience. She eagerly volunteers for a risky procedure on a patient that could mean the difference between life and death. However, her inexperience makes her question herself and the procedure, leading her to seek guidance from her colleagues.
Sister Alice Ross-King (Laura Brent), the seasoned nurse and leader of the group, takes on the difficult task of caring for a patient with a highly contagious disease. She takes all necessary precautions to prevent the disease from spreading to other patients and staff, but her efforts are hindered by her fellow nurses' attitudes towards her.
Sister Hilda Steele (Antonia Prebble) struggles with the emotional toll of nursing wounded soldiers. She must confront her own prejudices when she tends to a Turkish soldier who speaks English. This encounter challenges her beliefs about the enemy and the nature of war.
Meanwhile, Sister Elsie Cook (Anna McGahan) is thrust into the role of charge sister when Alice is called away on duty. She struggles to command the respect of her subordinates, particularly the inexperienced Olive, and must deal with a medical emergency that threatens the life of one of their patients.
As the episode progresses, the ANZAC nurses face the harsh realities of war and the toll it takes on the human body and mind. They must confront their own fears, prejudices, and doubts as they strive to provide the best care possible for their patients while also facing the dangers and uncertainties of working in a war zone.
Overall, "Duty" is a powerful episode that highlights the challenges and sacrifices of ANZAC nurses during World War I. It showcases the bravery and resilience of these women as they face the horrors of war with determination and compassion.
