Jenny Lee, a prominent character in Call the Midwife, eventually leaves her role at Nonnatus House and her midwifery career to pursue a different path in nursing.
Jenny's Career Change and Departure
Jenny's decision to leave midwifery is a significant development in her story. This pivotal choice is influenced by her experience caring for Chummy Browne's dying mother, which deeply affects her and shifts her focus towards end-of-life care.
- Shift in Focus: After providing care to Chummy's mother in her final days, Jenny develops a strong desire to work with individuals at the end of their lives. This experience highlights a new calling for her within the healthcare profession.
- Leaving Nonnatus House: Driven by this new purpose, Jenny announces her departure from Nonnatus House, signifying the end of her time as a midwife in Poplar.
- New Role and Location: She transitions to a nursing position at the Marie Curie Hampstead Hospital. In this new role, Jenny dedicates her skills to providing compassionate care to patients requiring palliative and end-of-life support.
This change reflects Jenny's personal and professional growth, as she chooses to specialize in an area of nursing that resonates deeply with her compassionate nature and desire to provide comfort during life's final stages.
