One of Glasgow's longest serving nurses shows no signs of slowing down as she celebrates 50 years

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One of Glasgow's longest serving nurses celebrated her 70th birthday this week as well as working 50 years in the NHS as she shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

One of Glasgow 's longest serving nurses has been praised for her dedication to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as she celebrates 50 years in the job.

Most likely, that person would have been a recovery nurse, the first person who gave the reassurance that they were safe as they opened their eyes. They assess vitals, manage pain, ensure patient comfort, and provide support during critical recovery periods.READ MORE: Glasgow First bus love story inspires 'ode to the bus' poem

One recovery nurse who embodies this is Valerie Welch who works at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. This month, Valerie celebrated her 70th birthday and remarkably 50 years of working in nursing. To this day, she loves everything about it. Valerie said: “Children are my favourite to work with. I enjoy everything about working with them".

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