The actress chose to leave the series to focus on her family, and this episode was designed as a "swan song" for her character.
Despite Conrad's desperate hope, tests conducted by Devon eventually confirm that Nic is braindead.
True to her character, Nic's death saves others; her organs are donated, including a tracheal transplant for a patient suffering from long-term COVID-19 effects. [S5E3] The Long and Winding Road
The episode concludes with a poignant "Honor Walk" as the staff pays their respects while she is wheeled to the operating room for organ harvesting. Production Background
Nic's father, Kyle, struggles with denial and lashes out at Conrad, while the rest of the staff must come to terms with the loss. The actress chose to leave the series to
In of The Resident , titled " The Long and Winding Road ," the staff at Chastain Memorial Hospital faces one of their most devastating challenges as they treat one of their own. This episode serves as the final departure for Nic Nevin , played by Emily VanCamp. Key Plot Summary
Watch the emotional promo for this milestone episode of The Resident: The Resident 5x03 Promo "The Long And Winding Road" (HD) YouTube• Sep 28, 2021 The Long and Winding Road | The Resident Wiki | Fandom The episode concludes with a poignant "Honor Walk"
The episode is named after the Beatles song of the same name.