Paisley’s real-life angel – colleagues nominate caring nurse for RCN award
As Christmas approaches, our thoughts turn to celebrations, Santa, presents under the tree and a little baby in a manger – all the things that…
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Katie knew she wanted to be a nurse – while having a transplant
Nursing, they say is a vocation, but most people enter the profession not really knowing what to expect. That can’t be said for 18-year-old Katie…
Charlie breaks out to enjoy retirement
After 54 years of nursing, 11 of which have been at Greenock Prison, Charlie Hoggitt is finally breaking free to enjoy a well-earned retirement. Charlie,…
Time for a rest after six decades of nursing
To give you an idea just how long Issy Jackson has been a nurse, she started her training exactly three days before a certain near…
“I waited to recover fully and it just never came” – young nurse living with Long Covid
A Glasgow nurse has opened up about her experience of Long Covid, in the hope it will help others with the condition. Lorna Graham, who…
Glad to be alive – and back to the nursing I love
A cancer nurse who almost died from COVID-19 a year ago has revealed her joy at returning to the job she loves. Pauline McIlroy, an…
IRH nurse prepares to say goodbye after 38 years
One of Inverclyde Royal’s longest serving members of staff will retire later this month, after almost 40 years in the job there. Steven McDowall (58),…
Nurse who vaccinated the First Minister reflects on pandemic experience
A West Dunbartonshire nurse, who found herself in the limelight when she vaccinated the First Minister, has been reflecting on her pandemic experience. The day…