Floro Cubelo

Floro Cubelo, is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Degree Programme in Nursing at the Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK). With a multiple nursing qualifications, including Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and the Philippines, Floro’s expertise lies in infection prevention and control nursing, particularly in developing guidelines for international nursing students. He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health and is currently pursuing his Doctoral studies in Health Sciences, focusing on Nursing Science, at the University of Eastern Finland. His expertise in the nursing field include: internal medicine, chronic care, acute care, clinical mentorship, nurse migration in the Nordic Region, and leading a non-profit organization.

In 2023, Floro was honored with the prestigious Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery RCSI (FFNMRCSI) from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Additionally, he was recognized as the Queen Silvia Nursing Award Scholar and Laureate in the same year. In 2024, he received the Extraordinary Internationally Educated Nurse Educator Award by the DAISY Foundation.

As an editor, active peer reviewer for international journals, and member of various professional associations, Floro continues to make significant contributions to the global advancement of nursing practice and education.