How well do you know TV nurses?

A little checkup: Test your knowledge of these ‘famous’ nurses

Diahann Carroll played the lead role in the TV show "Julia" about an African-American nurse. (Getty)

So, are there any nurses out there who decided to get into their profession based on a popular TV series or TV nurse?

Throughout television history, some of the most famous characters have been nurses who have not only provided entertainment to millions, but also been groundbreaking cultural figures.

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Of course, none of these TV nurses should be considered the heroes that current real-life nurses are while fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

But to lighten up the mood a little bit and to commemorate National Nurses Day, see how you fare on the quiz below.


About the Author:

Keith is a member of Graham Media Group's Digital Content Team, which produces content for all the company's news websites.