FiNAN Receives Moniheli Microgrant to Support Filipino Nurses in Finland
As part of the project, FiNAN will organize two open dialogue and information sessions—one in Southern Finland (Helsinki) and another in Northern Finland (Rovaniemi).
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Pagpupugay at Paninindigan: Isang Personal na Pagmumuni sa International Nurses Day 2026
Ang propesyon ng pag aalaga ay nakaugat sa malasakit, at ang malasakit na ito ay nararapat ding ipakita sa mga nars mismo.
RAISE the BAR Project Updates: Advancing Anti-Racism in Social and Healthcare Services
Through RAISE the BAR, FiNAN reaffirms its commitment to inclusion, equity, and anti-racism, contributing to safer and more respectful healthcare services across the Nordic region.
Eight Years of Advocacy: FiNAN’s Commitment to Filipino Nurses in the Nordics
For the past eight years, the Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordics (FiNAN) has stood as a strong and credible platform for Filipino nurses who have faced oppression, exploitation, and marginalization across Nordic countries.
Ang Dangal ng Pasyente ay Hindi Nakabatay sa Kahirapan
Ang pagiging healthcare worker ay hindi simpleng trabaho lamang. Ito ay isang propesyon na may kaakibat na panunumpa, lisensyang ibinigay ng estado, at tiwala ng publiko sa Pilpinas.
FiNAN Chair Floro Cubelo Among Wiley’s Top Cited Authors in 2025
Wiley Publications has officially released its list of Top Cited Articles across leading academic journals, recognizing research that has made a significant global impact. Among the distinguished scholars is FiNAN Chair Floro Cubelo.
The Iceland Declaration of Filipino Internationally Educated Nurses: Inclusion, Patient Safety, and Professional Pathways
We, Filipino internationally educated nurses (FIENs) across the Nordic region, emphasize that inclusion is a workforce strategy, a patient safety imperative, and a core responsibility of leadership.
FiNAN Vice President Represents Filipino Nurses at Townhall with Philippine Ambassador-Designate in Denmark
FiNAN’s Vice President, Cristal Tolosa Warburg, who also serves as a Nurse Manager in a nursing home facility in Denmark, took part today in a townhall meeting organized in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy in Denmark.
FiNAN Triennial Gathering 2026 at Landspitali University Hospital in Iceland
The Triennial Gathering 2026 of the Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region (FINAN) will take place at Landspitali University Hospital in Reykjavik, Iceland on March 30, 2026.
Statement of Support for Filipino Nurse Colleagues in the Middle East
The Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region (FiNAN) extends its heartfelt solidarity and unwavering support to all Filipino nurses and healthcare professionals serving in the Middle East during times of crisis, war, and conflict.
Philippine Ambassador Joins Filipino Health Workforce Gathering in Gothenburg; FiNAN and Partners Strengthen Support for IENs in Sweden
FiNAN, in partnership with the Guild of Filipino Nurses in Sweden, convened a significant gathering of Filipino nurses and allied health workers aimed at enhancing professional support, community empowerment, and opportunities for IENs in Sweden.
FiNAN Explores Partnership with University of Gothenburg to Support IENs in Sweden
The Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region (FiNAN), through the Guild of Filipino Nurses in Sweden, continues to advance its mission of supporting internationally educated nurses (IENs) seeking professional recognition in Sweden.
Finland
Filipino Nurses Are Not the Cause of Challenges in Care Homes
Stop Racist, Discriminatory and Harmful Speech Targeting Filipino Nurses
News
Landspítali, Hihigpitan ang Rekisito sa Wika: Kakailanganing Marunong ng Icelandic ang mga Staff
Magpapatupad ang Landspítali, ang pambansang ospital ng Iceland, ng mas mahigpit na patakaran sa wika kung saan kailangan nang magkaroon ng sapat na kasanayan sa wikang Icelandic ang lahat ng staff.
Norway
Norway Tightens Family Immigration Rules With Higher Income Requirement
Norway has introduced a major change to its family immigration rules, raising the financial threshold required to bring family members into the country.
Finland
Filippiiniläiset hoitajat eivät ole syy hoivakotien ongelmiin- vastuu tuesta kuuluu rekrytointifirmoille ja työnantajille
Filippiiniläiset hoitajat eivät ole syy hoivakotien ongelmiin- vastuu tuesta kuuluu rekrytointifirmoille ja työnantajille
Guides & Resources
Dapat ka bang Lumipat sa mga bansang Nordiko bilang Nars na mahina ang Language level? Mag-isip Mabuti: Baka Ikaw ang Maging Biktima sa Huli
Sa nakalipas na mga taon, naging tanyag ang mga bansang Nordic- Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Greenland at Faroe Islands- bilang mga destinasyon para sa mga Filipino nurses na naghahanap ng mas mataas na sahod, magagandang benepisyo, at balanseng pamumuhay. Totoo, marami itong naiaaalok. Ngunit may isang malaking tanong na
Finland
Updated Recommendations on Nursing Assistant Education and Competencies in Finland
The 2024 recommendation strengthens older adult care services.
Sweden
Becoming a Registered Nurse in Sweden: For Nurses Educated Outside the EU/EEA
For nurses educated outside the EU/EEA, the journey to becoming a registered nurse (RN) in Sweden can be both exciting and challenging. It requires patience, determination, and a deep commitment to excellence
Norway
Tatlong Pilipinong Nars sa Norway, Umano’y Naabuso-Ngunit Ospital at Recruiters, Pinawalang‑sala ng Hukuman
Alam ba ninyo na tatlong Pilipinong nars na na-recruit papuntang Norway noong 2010 upang magtrabaho sa isan ospital ay naging sentro ng isang kontrobersyal na kaso ng umano’y pang‑aabuso at labis na pagsingil?
Guides & Resources
Pathways for Filipino Nurses to Become Registered Nurses in Finland
As a result, the demand for internationally educated nurses (IENs), including those from the Philippines, is expected to grow in the coming years
News
India Contains Nipah Cluster as WHO Confirms Two Healthcare Worker Infections- Rapid Review Shows Nurses Remain Highly Vulnerable
A rapid review by Cubelo et al. revealed that nurses frequently became infected during close patient care, often within one meter of symptomatic patients and without adequate personal protective equipment (PPE)
News
Floro Cubelo Appointed to ICN 2027 Scientific Committee
Floro Cubelo, Chairperson of the Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region (FiNAN), has been appointed as a member of the Scientific Committee for the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress 2027, which will take place in Taipei, Taiwan from 8–11 July 2027.
News
FiNAN & Youth-lead Drive for Climate Initiative
The Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region (FiNAN), in collaboration with the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Barangay Lizada, successfully planted more than 200 trees in 2025.