"Sygeplejeskolen" is a deep and poignant drama that tells the story of the challenging everyday life of medical personnel. The events take place in a Danish clinic in the 1950s. The rules in the medical institution have changed after World War II, and now men are being hired as nurses. Eric and Anna find themselves working under the new system, at the forefront of these changes. Harsh discipline, outdated hierarchy, and complicated romantic relationships are just some of the challenges that await the characters on their journey, where every decision can determine someone's life.