Cherry Ames, Senior Nurse

Cherry, a senior nurse, grapples with her responsibilities while navigating the challenges of mentoring a sullen first-year student, Mildred Burnham. Amidst the chaos of a smuggled rabbit delighting pediatric patients, Cherry uncovers a serious issue when Dr. Joe Fortune's groundbreaking penicillin formula is compromised. As they confront thieves intent on stealing the formula, Cherry learns to appreciate Mildred's hidden strengths, highlighting themes of mentorship, responsibility, and the fight against adversity in a medical setting.