Characters

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  Kelly

  Vanessa Lengies

  Kelly (Vanessa Lengies) is only in her first few years of being a nurse, and she still has a lot to learn. Although somewhat insecure, she stands up for herself when she is convinced she’s right. She is emotionally invested in each of her patients, making it so much harder for her when things go wrong.

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  Ray

  David Julian Hirsh

  Ray (David Julian Hirsh) is one of the hospital’s only male nurses, which causes him constant frustration, since he doesn’t seem to get the respect his fellow nurses get from patients and staff. Because he is a male in a female-dominated profession, he is also sometimes mistaken for being gay, but the truth is he has his romantic eye on fellow nurse Candy. He has always wanted to be a doctor and hopes one day to go to medical school.

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  Bobbie

  Suleka Mathew

  Bobbie (Suleka Mathew) is one of Christina’s best friends and best nurses. She is smart, honest, caring and funny, yet she also fights personal insecurities. She has a prosthetic leg, although there is some question as to how she originally lost her leg. Bobbie is one of the few nurses with whom Christina is completely open, and the two have a very strong bond that translates into an excellent working relationship. On the romantic front, Bobbie is somewhat hesitant, although she is open to advances by a handsome EMT.

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  Candy

  Christina Moore

  Candy (Christina Moore) is a fresh-faced and very outgoing nurse who is a hit in the hospital. She has a reputation for giving “special attention” to soldiers injured in the war, something she sees as her way of supporting the troops. Despite that, she’s a very competent nurse and a valuable member of Christina’s staff.

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  Camille

  Hannah Hodson

  Camille (Hannah Hodson), Christina’s daughter, is a rebellious teen who was closer to her father than her mother. With her father now gone, Camille seems to have it in for her mother, doing whatever she wants and driving Christina crazy in the process. She frequently lies and tries to manipulate others. And she especially enjoys playing her grandmother against Christina. But she’s not all bad. There are times when Camille and Christina share a moment of love and honesty, especially when they are willing to admit they are alike in many ways.

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  Dr. Tom Wakefield

  Michael Vartan

  Dr. Tom Wakefield (Michael Vartan) is an oncologist and Chief of Surgery for Richmond Trinity Hospital. He is a strong, competent doctor who avoids taking too many risks. He bristles when his judgment is called into question, especially when he’s second-guessed by subordinates. He is close to Christina, given his role in treating her late husband’s cancer, and the two have a professional but friendly rapport with one another. He also relies on her to serve as a buffer between himself and the staff.

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  Christina Hawthorne

  Jada Pinkett Smith

  Christina Hawthorne (Jada Pinkett Smith) is the tough-yet-caring Chief Nursing Officer at Richmond Trinity Hospital. She prides herself on standing up for her patients and preventing them from falling through the cracks of hospital bureaucracy. But being there for her patients means she isn’t always there for herself and her daughter. She is trying to move on after her husband’s death, but she hasn’t really had time to grieve because of her work duties. Her relationship with her teenage daughter can at times be strained, especially when Christina puts the hospital first. Still, she is a loving mother with a creative way of handling family issues.