Rares Calin Istrate RGN – Director
What has driven me in to nursing is probably a sad story but it gave me strength and passion for what I do.
I was a child I was crossing a large boulevard with my mum holding my hand, she suddenly collapsed in the middle of the road.
I felt fear, panic and despair seeing my mum laying unconscious until help arrived which felt like an age.
I gained a mission at that time to care for people; and if I can’t cure at least to alleviate pain and bring a little hope in their life.
I graduated nursing school in 2003 and my goal was to set up a domiciliary nursing service in Romania but legislation made it too difficult.
Life offered me some opportunities to work invest in my skills, I worked as a hospital nurse, within a GP practice, but I also managed a scrap yard and a construction company.
In 2015 I decided to make a change in my life and came to UK, where I promised myself that I will not quit nursing profession anymore.
Since June 2016 when I got my PIN number I have worked as a nurse in various establishments including nursing homes, NHS respiratory wards and NHS agency, community complex care nurse and district nurse.
When I was working as community complex care nurse I remembered my younger years when I wanted to set up my own home care business, this was triggered by the feeling of satisfaction when I saw that a young patient with MND was able to return and be cared for at home after couple months of hospitalisation. The feeling of joy seeing his reunion with his family was priceless.
I knew at that time that and promised myself that I will be able to offer to others that joy that I witnessed , and I found the strength and motivation to start my own company.
And trust me it wasn’t an easy road. We had many ups and downs but we survived.
I am passionate about nursing and I am happy that I can put my skills and knowledge in the service of community.
