October 12, 2007

Access Nurses Weekly Volume 12 Number 2 October 12, 2007

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From left to right: Emily, Nick, Amy, Ron, Alycen and Angel are the cast of 13 Weeks.

13 Weeks is the story of six travel nurses on assignment in Southern California. From the ER to the ICU, this award-winning documentary takes you inside the lives of six RNs brought together from around the country. You'll experience the drama and excitement of working on the front lines of modern healthcare as you follow the 13 Weeks nurses in and out of the hospital. Watch as they explore the Southern California lifestyle, care for their patients at four local hospitals and unwind in a beautiful beachside mansion.

To watch each exciting episode, just click here or visit NurseTV.com

Episode 1: Meet the cast of 13 Weeks as they move into their new home, a multi-million dollar Orange County mansion. Watch as our six nurses - Emily, Ron, Nick, Amy, Alycen and Angel - learn to live with each other while juggling their new hospital assignments and personal lives.

Episode 2: Nick helps doctors save the life of a critically ill patient and the house heads to wine country for a little R&R and some bonding time.

Episode 3: Angel cares for a child who has been rushed to the ER after a serious injury. The group gets to experience the thrill of flying by jumping out of a plane over San Diego.

Episode 4: The stress of living together boils over when two housemates explode at one another. The group throws a big Halloween party at the mansion and Emily takes care of a new mom at the hospital.

Episode 5: The nurse becomes the patient after Angel takes a spill and ends up in the ER. The six go behind the scenes at the San Diego Wild Animal Park and the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Episode 6: The 13 Weeks nurses hit the high seas for a trip to Catalina Island before saying goodbye to their colleagues and each other. Be there for the tearful farewell and the end of an exciting 13 weeks.

See why 13 Weeks has already received more than 3.5 million visits. Watch all six, full-length episodes, plus bonus footage and special features, at www.nursetv.com.

City to See: Havre de Grace, Maryland

Havre de Grace, meaning "Gracious Harbor," is a small town located in the northeastern corner of Maryland. Known for its waterfront community charm, Havre de Grace has beautiful golf courses, sparkling marinas and a yacht basin and park for hosting festivals and concerts throughout the year. The Concord Point Lighthouse is a historic focal point in the city, and Havre de Grace has a proud history as a major participant in the Underground Railroad. Come experience this lovely city for yourself.
Weather: High: 66, Low: 46
Population: 11,331
Nearby Cities: Aberdeen, Port Deposit, Rising Sun

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