Ep. 61: Candy assists Dr. Lenard during a blizzard birth and decides to pursue nursing.
Aired on December 23, 1977
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While Dr. Lenard’s wife visits family, Candy substitutes as a nurse at his practice. She joins him on housecalls and realizes the profession offers stability. When a note requests help for a woman in labor during a blizzard, Candy insists on accompanying the doctor despite his concerns. He shares a story about a legendary Red Cross nurse from the Civil War. Candy comforts the patient, resulting in the birth of a healthy baby boy. Back at Pony's Home, Miss Pony and Sister Maria suggest she is ready to become a caretaker at the orphanage. However, Candy declares her desire to be a nurse. Fortunately, Miss Pony has a friend who heads a nursery school and agrees to provide a recommendation letter for her.
Episodes
- Ep. 57 · Sandra confronts gang members threatening Candy while Captain Nieven intervenes to protect his daughter and the stowaway.
- Ep. 58 · Candy returns home through a blizzard and discovers Terry has left for Pony's Hill.
- Ep. 59 · Candy supervises orphans while Miss Pony attends a meeting, leading to Daisy's dangerous tree climb and fainting spell.
- Ep. 60 · Candy seeks Tom's help to persuade Jimmy to become Mr. Cartwright's heir.
- Ep. 61 · Candy assists Dr. Lenard during a blizzard birth and decides to pursue nursing.
- Ep. 62 · Candy awaits nursing school news while Jimmy organizes a succession contest among the orphans.
- Ep. 63 · Candy meets a troublesome old woman who tests her character before nursing school.
- Ep. 64 · Candy struggles with Franny's impatience while learning to handle patients through literature and kindness.
- Ep. 65 · Candy smiles to win patients, then replaces Franny caring for wealthy William Ardley.