Florance van Gerwen

Working at the NKI is educational and inspiring every day. I have been working at the NKI since April 2025 and I have already learned a lot in a short time. What motivates me the most is the progress you see in patients. You give advice, and a few days later you see real improvement. That is so valuable.

What I like about this profession is that you give people confidence in their own abilities again, the confidence to go back into society. I like to help patients think about what the home situation will look like after the NKI, and what is needed to make that transition as smooth as possible. Thinking along, advising, and offering practical tools, it is often greatly appreciated if you really think along with someone. It helps people regain some guidance and look ahead, and that is super important during recovery.