For Mary, raised in a strict convent in rural south Ireland, working in her first London hospital was a shocking experience. 60 Years a Nurse follows the dramas and emotions as Mary found her feet during those early years. From the firm friends she made under the ever-watchful gaze of Matron and the sisters, to the eclectic mix of Londoners she strove to care for. These are the funny and heart-warming moments that helped Mary to follow her dream.