Making Movie Magic: Nurses Work Behind the Scenes in Hollywood By Kristin Rothwell, NurseZone feature writer:"As directors call, “Lights, Camera, Action,” Karen Kovacic, LVN, is working behind the scenes—whether it’s a movie, television series or advertisement being filmed—to ensure that “the stars” and crew have the medical assistance they need when they need it.
Kovacic, who is employed through Casala Ltd., a Los Angeles-based agency that refers nurses, medics, lifeguards and paramedics to small and large studios, has been “treating the stars” on sets for three years. But like most celebrities, she didn’t make her debut in nursing in Hollywood.
Twelve years ago, Kovacic graduated at the top of her LVN class from Los Angeles Valley College. However, while working in the emergency room she became dissatisfied with the hospital setting." http://www.nursezone.com/nursing-news-events/more-features/Making-Movie-Magic-Nurses-Work-Behind-the-Scenes-in-Hollywood_20932.aspx
Unit Nurses, SkillsetFocus Point:"Unit Nurses provide first aid cover and primary healthcare to the cast and crew on a film production. This includes ensuring that people are looking after their own health, and dealing with first aid incidents and general healthcare. Typical assignments last as long as ten weeks, involving twelve hour days and sometimes six day weeks. Filming can often be monotonous and repetitive, with sometimes only a few minor ailments to treat each day.
Unit Nurses cannot expect full-time employment opportunities. However, certain skilled Nurses, who built up a good reputation within the industry, are often personally requested by clients, and find themselves in almost continuous employment, moving from one film production to another. Work is often offered at very short notice. Most Unit Nurses enter the film industry because they have an interest in the media. They contact film companies directly, or join one of the new specialist nursing agencies."
Skillset, Focus Point, 21 Caledonian Road, London, N1 9GB. Tel: 020 7713 9800 http://www.skillset.org/film/jobs/health_and_safety/article_3860_1.asp
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