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Jackie Peyton is the title character in Nurse Jackie. She’s played by award-winning actress Edie Falco.
Jackie is an ER nurse in New York City. She does everything she can to provide the best care possible for her patients. This character tries as hard as she can, everyday, to make sense of the chaos and level the medical playing field whenever she can.
Of course, Jackie can’t do this alone. She needs a daily diet of prescription pain medication to get her through.

By Matt Richenthal

Eve Best is leaving Nurse Jackie. The actress made this decision on her own.

By Matt Richenthal

Nurse Jackie has been picked up by Showtime. The network made the announcement this afternoon.

By Chris O'Hara

On the Season 4 Finale of Nurse Jackie, Mike Cruz finally eliminates his biggest perceived threat. As you will read in our review, it was an episode full of new beginnings and sad conclusions.

By Chris O'Hara

This week on Nurse Jackie, the floor is upended in the wake of Gloria and Eddie’s dismissal. It was only a matter of time before Jackie stepped in, but read our review to see who came to her at just the right time.