Nurses in Marlow celebrated International Nurses Day by sharing their stories about what led them into their careers.

Signature nurses at Cliveden Manor took part in the annual day, organised by the International Council of Nurses, that celebrated the profession.

Having embarked on careers from around the world, and each with a personal connection to the profession Silviu Matei and Klarika Laszlo revealed how their roles have taken them to Marlow.

Silviu Matei joined the care home in January and is following in his mother’s footsteps, herself a registered nurse in Romania.

He said: “My role as a nurse is a true vocation.

“When I was a teenager, I was initially interested in maths and computer science and also studied at art school, but I found myself being drawn towards my mother’s career.

“I would sit and watch her carry out electrocardiograms (ECGs) on her patients, and it inspired me to start my own career as a nurse.

"My role as a Signature nurse, and the leadership my colleagues and I have in the care of our residents, means we make such a difference to their lives.

“This is very rewarding, and it is important we celebrate the work of all nurses around the world for the difference we all make.” 

Klarika Laszlo, despite also coming from a family of medical professionals, saw her original career pathway take her away from a career in nursing.

However, her father’s short illness and subsequent passing compelled Klarika to begin her career in care.

Joining Signature at Cliveden Manor in 2018, she embarked on the provider’s Nursing Associate training programme in partnership with BPP University in Waterloo and qualified in January 2022 as a Nurse Associate.

She said: “My father’s illness and his passing awakened a passion inside me to help others.

“I am proud of my achievement of qualifying as a nurse associate and feeling a valued part of the nursing team at Cliveden.

"Being able to progress within Signature has been the highlight of my career so far.

“I would like to thank Mihaela Popa, Cliveden’s Nursing Care Manager, for supporting and encouraging me throughout my studies and who has motivated me to continue studying to become a full registered nurse, if the opportunity arises.”