NHK Morning Drama “Kaze, Kaoru” Episodes 66‑67 Show Nursing Challenges

Episode 66 of NHK’s historical drama “Kaze, Kaoru” follows the nurse‑trainee Rin (Mie) as she pushes herself to the limit, skipping meals and arriving late to lectures while caring for patients. Her colleague Hideo (Ikeda) declares he cannot become the type of nurse Rin admires and decides to quit the profession, prompting concern among the staff.

Episode 67 picks up with Rin being summoned by the hospital director after Hideo’s departure. She struggles with disappointment, receives support from fellow nurse Naomi (Uekawa), and confides in a visiting doctor about her worries. The episode deepens the portrayal of early Meiji‑era nursing and the personal sacrifices of the protagonists.