Cristal Tolosa Warburg
Herlev Hospital
Chair
Assisterende Afdelingsygeplejerske, Infektionssygdomme Sengeafsnit, Herlev Hospital
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About FiNAN
The Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region
About FiNAN
The Filipino Nurses Association-Nordic (FiNAN) is the first non-profit organization for Filipino Nurses in the Nordic Region. The first members of the association were gathered through social media platform with diverse educational and work background in the field of nursing. The urgency to create an association to give a voice for the Filipino Nurses living in the region was high in support to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Code of Ethical Recruitment of Health Personnel. Non-ethical issues regarding the recruitment process emerged as a critical dilemma which needed an urgent action from different stakeholders of the Nordic society.
The association's vision is to be the leading Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region for highly skilled and competitive Filipino Nurses and the mission is to empower and strengthen the global image of Filipino Nurses as a source of nursing manpower and care in the Nordic Region.
As a starting non-profit organization, our resources to achieve the goals in relation to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage is limited.
Strategic Goals
- Monitor Filipino Nursing Workforce Migration to the Nordic Countries
- Participate in the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Negotiate to decision and policy-makers
- Collaborate in the integration of Filipino Nurses in the Nordic work life
- Involve in peer support and mentoring
- Produce evidence-based data
Regional Representation Committees
Official regional representatives of the Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region
Kingdom of Denmark
Katherine Perez Luckmann
Herlev Hospital
Co-Chair
Klinisk Sygeplejevejleder, Infektionssygdomme Sengeafsnit, Herlev Hospital
Cherisa Chy Dupitas
Dronning Ingrids Hospital
Representative
HeadNurse - Medicinsk Ambulatory Consist of: Adult and Kids Outpatient Unit; Tuberculosis and Infectious Unit; Cancer & Chemotherapy Unit; Palliative Team Unit
Girard Paul Dupitas
Dronning Ingrids Hospital
Representative
Head Nurse in Patient hotel Dronning Ingrids Hospital. Specialty: Orthopedic nurse; Trauma nurse; Wound nurse specialist; Postgraduate Academic Leadership
Manilyn Jacobsen
Ellisheimið
Representative
Sjúkrarøktarfrøðingur, Ellisheimið
Jessica Dam
Ellis & Røktarheiminum Mørkin
Representative
Sjúkrarøktarfrøðingur, Ellis & Røktarheiminum Mørkin
Finland & Åland
Floro Cubelo
TtT, Sh, CGNC, FFNMRCSI, FETNA
Chairperson
Akuuttihoitotyö, hoitotiede, kansanterveystiede, hoitotyön koulutus, kansainvälisten sairaanhoitajien integroitomis-ja pätevöitymiskoulutus.
Ryann Deloso
YAMK, Sh
Representative, Uusimaa
Hoitotyön yrittäjys, akuuttiosasto, hanke osaaja.
Jeanny Mae Banting Tuominen
YAMK, Sh
Representative, Uusimaa
Dialyysi ja perioperatiivinen hoitotyö.
Marie Lagundi
Sh
Representative, Pohjois-Suomi
Hoitotyön yrittäjys, akuuttiosasto, hanke osaaja.
Iceland
Marvi Gil, RN
Forensic Psychiatry Department, Landspítali University Hospital
Deputy Manager
Marvi Gil leads the Iceland Chapter with dedication and passion for advancing nursing practice and supporting Filipino nurses in their professional journey. Her leadership ensures that FiNAN Iceland remains a trusted resource and community for all members.
Norway
Ian Faigones
MSN,RN,BSN
Representative
Nurse Anesthetist
Sweden
Joy Kong Wallander
Legitimerad Sjuksköterska, Vård och omsorg, Kungsbacka Kommun
President
Maryrose Velazco Mårtensson
Legitimerad Sjuksköterska, Lotsen Äldreboende, Göteborg
Vice President
Gemma Lilac Epler
Legitimerad Sjuksköterska, HSL ansvarig, Attendo Äldreboende, Ytterby, Kungälv
Secretary
Cherish Mizona
Legitimerad Sjuksköterska, Psykisk omvårdnad, Mölndals Sjukhus / Region Halland
Board Member
Jezylle Joy Tiu
Legitimerad Sjuksköterska, Ortopedkliniken, Uddevalla Sjukhus & NÄL Trollhättan
Board Member
Janice Karen Velazco
Legitimerad Sjuksköterska, Lungavdelning / Covidavdelning, Södra Älvsborgs Sjukhus, Borås
Board Member
The Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region is a registered non-profit organization in the Nordic Region.
Patentti- ja rekisterihallitus
Y-tunnus: 3084026-2
Erhvervsstyrelsen
CVR number: 40349367
Skatteverket
Organisation number: 802537-7097
Ríkisskattstjóri
Registration number: 5208190450
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Guides & Resources February 16, 2026
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 (opens in new tab)
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...
Finland February 2, 2026
Updated Recommendations on Nursing Assistant Education and Competencies in Finland (opens in new tab)
The 2024 recommendation strengthens older adult care services.
Sweden February 2, 2026
Becoming a Registered Nurse in Sweden: For Nurses Educated Outside the EU/EEA (opens in new tab)
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 ex...
Norway February 1, 2026
Tatlong Pilipinong Nars sa Norway, Umano’y Naabuso-Ngunit Ospital at Recruiters, Pinawalang‑sala ng Hukuman (opens in new tab)
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 p...
Guides & Resources February 1, 2026
Pathways for Filipino Nurses to Become Registered Nurses in Finland (opens in new tab)
As a result, the demand for internationally educated nurses (IENs), including those from the Philippines, is expected to grow in the coming years
News January 31, 2026
India Contains Nipah Cluster as WHO Confirms Two Healthcare Worker Infections- Rapid Review Shows Nurses Remain Highly Vulnerable (opens in new tab)
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 equip...
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