True calling: Nurse Francisca Laurence’s inspiring journey |12 May 2026

Francisca in her element

True calling: Nurse Francisca Laurence’s inspiring journey

By Kassey Govinden

As the world celebrates International Nurses Day, the story of Seychelles nurse Francisca Laurence stands as a powerful reminder of dedication, resilience, and an unwavering passion for caring for others.

At 45, Mrs Laurence – a married mother of three from Belvedere – has spent more than two decades answering what she now calls her true calling: nursing. Despite stepping away from the profession twice, she always found her way back to hospital corridors, bedside care, and the white uniform she deeply missed.

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