This International Nurses Day, we find ourselves reflecting not just on the impact nurses have in our clinics, but on the lasting difference they make in the lives of people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Their contribution is powerful, often quiet, and always essential.
The 2025 theme — “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies” — captures a broader truth that often goes unspoken: nurses are central not only to patient care, but to the health of entire communities and systems. When nurses are supported—through training, well-being initiatives, and recognition — they are able to deliver better care, ease pressure on broader healthcare structures, and contribute to more sustainable outcomes for society as a whole.
Nowhere is this more evident than in the care of people living with CKD. These individuals often find themselves navigating a complex and fragmented healthcare journey, involving multiple providers and touchpoints. In that landscape, it is the nurse who offers consistency, continuity, and compassion. Dialysis nursing is not episodic — it is built on long-term relationships. Our nurses walk alongside patients several times a week, often for years. They become trusted partners, advocates, and a vital link between the medical system and the individual behind the diagnosis.
At Diaverum, this spirit of care is rooted in our True care culture — one that champions Competence, Passion, and Inspiration. These values are not abstract ideals; they’re what nurses bring to life every day in our clinics.
We also understand that such work demands care in return. Across our organisation, colleagues are finding creative ways to protect and promote staff well-being. From quarterly well-being initiatives at clinic level to learning opportunities via d.ACADEMY, we’re building an environment where nurses feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow. Our global ESG goals also help us stay focused on well-being as a strategic priority, not just a personal value.
The results of our 2024 ‘My Opinion Counts’ employee survey send a strong message: nurses reported the most significant increase in their intent to stay — more than any other employee group. It’s a clear sign that our efforts to support, recognise, and listen to our nursing teams have paid off. As 76% of our workforce and the backbone of our organisation, we are truly grateful for their growing trust, engagement, and sense of belonging.
We’ve seen how this investment translates into impact. In North Macedonia, nurses played a key role in launching the first national Renal Expert Academy and supporting early CKD detection efforts—contributions that earned the team recognition at the 2024 Diaverum Awards. In Athens, nursing colleagues shared their insights at the 2024 EDTNA/ERCA conference, helping to drive innovation in vascular access care. And in countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Sweden, nurses have taken part in and helped lead workplace well-being and community-building initiatives that remind us how much stronger we are when we care for each other, not just our patients.
And this is just a glimpse—across every corner of our network, countless colleagues are driving change and delivering impact, each bringing their own local strengths, compassion, and dedication to our shared purpose. They remind us that the most meaningful progress happens when we stand together—guided by mutual respect, united in purpose, and inspired by those we serve.
To every Diaverum nurse - thank you. Your quiet strength, your steadfast professionalism, and above all, your humanity, don’t just keep our clinics running—they shape the lives of those we care for, and set an example for us all.
Happy International Nurses Day.
With gratitude,
Meshal Alkhulayfi, Israel Silva and Suzanne Pearce
Corporate Nursing Directors, Diaverum