Nurses are the backbone of healthcare
Liji Thomas, who has worked for six years at Prime Hospital, has noted that her passion for helping others inspired her to become a nurse.
“Nursing is a profession built on compassion, dedication, and the desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives,” Thomas told Gulf News.
She has described working in the UAE healthcare sector as a “highly enriching and rewarding experience” that allowed her to grow professionally while caring for patients from different backgrounds.
“The UAE offers a multicultural and advanced healthcare environment that emphasises patient safety, quality care, continuous learning, and professional growth.”
Supporting mothers through difficult pregnancies
Lyce Ann Bertiz, who has spent nine years at Latifa Women and Children Hospital, has bared that becoming a nurse had been her childhood dream.
“I was inspired by the idea of helping and caring for people especially during their most vulnerable moments, as well as making a positive difference in their lives,” shared Bertiz.
She has credited the UAE for helping her grow both personally and professionally through exposure to diverse cultures and modern healthcare technologies.
“It is both an honour and a privilege to be part of the nursing force in the healthcare sector in the UAE.”
Compassion without boundaries
Reynold Tagua, who has worked for 10 years at American Hospital, has highlighted that nursing is about providing comfort and support to patients during difficult times.
“Nursing in the UAE transcends us a profound aspiration to offer solace, compassion, and assistance to patients at their most challenging moments,” exclaimed Tagua.
For him, one of the most rewarding aspects of the profession is being able to care for people from different backgrounds without barriers.
Small acts of kindness matter
May Ann Montalba, a certified nursing assistant with three years of experience at American Hospital, has pointed out that she joined healthcare because she wanted to help and care for others.
“I became a nursing assistant because I wanted to help and care for people. Working in the healthcare sector in the UAE has been a meaningful experience. I’m grateful to support patients and work with healthcare teams from different cultures,” explained Montalba.
She has also paid tribute to nurses and healthcare workers for their dedication and hard work.
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