Filipino healthcare professionals in the Nordic countries

Membership

The Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region (FiNAN) is a registered non-profit organization in the Nordic Region representing the voice of Filipino Nurses for important issues in the form of integration plan, migration issues, equality, healthcare and workplace protection to the policy and decision-makers.

Membership Registration

  • Membership is open to individuals in the Nordic countries who are licensed nurses or currently pursuing their nursing license.
  • Annual membership fee is 20 euros.
  • For membership inquiries, email us at info@finan.eu.com

Opportunities

FiNAN is actively invited in events, seminars, conferences both locally and internationally. You can be part of these opportunities.

  • Discounted entries in the Annual General Assembly
  • Updates in the welfare of Filipino Nurses in the Nordic Countries
  • Nordic Puls Digital Magazine
  • Advice and Councelling on Professional Development (Master's and Doctorate Degree)

Our Partners in Healthcare, Education & Policy

Finnish Government
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
Arcada University of Applied Sciences
European Union Research and Innovation
Moniheli
Filipino Nursing Diaspora Network
Society of Internationally Educated Nurses in North America
International Assembly for National Nursing Associations
World Sustainable Development Network

FiNAN Puls

Stay up to date with FiNAN's latest news, policy updates, and community events. Join us in our mission to support and empower Filipino nurses across the Nordic region.

Filipino Nurses Turn to FiNAN to Save Jobs and Contracts, With Almost All Talks Ending Successfully
Articles September 4, 2026

Filipino Nurses Turn to FiNAN to Save Jobs and Contracts, With Almost All Talks Ending Successfully (opens in new tab)

Filipino nurses have turned to FiNAN for help with employment disputes, with almost all talks with employers ending successfully. The organization continues to support nurses in understanding their ri...

“Marami bang matatanggal?”: FiNAN Seminar Highlights Rights, Retention and Economic Contribution
Events September 3, 2026

“Marami bang matatanggal?”: FiNAN Seminar Highlights Rights, Retention and Economic Contribution (opens in new tab)

Filipino nurses in Finland are calling for fair treatment, stronger workplace protections and recognition of their economic contribution as concerns grow over discrimination, contract terminations and...

More Than a License: The Challenges and Rewards of Building a Nursing Career in Iceland
Iceland August 15, 2026

More Than a License: The Challenges and Rewards of Building a Nursing Career in Iceland (opens in new tab)

From Austria to Iceland, with Filipino roots bridging cultures, Cathrine Chalupka-Ho’s nursing career demonstrates that professional migration is far more than a change of workplace.

Does using an AI or translator outside of your organization for patient documentation violate GDPR?
Articles July 29, 2026

Does using an AI or translator outside of your organization for patient documentation violate GDPR? (opens in new tab)

What Nurse A did not realize was that this seemingly harmless action could put her, her employer, and her patient at significant risk under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Bullied by Her Nurse Manager: The Emotional Toll on a Filipina Nurse, and How She Courageously Fought Back
Articles July 28, 2026

Bullied by Her Nurse Manager: The Emotional Toll on a Filipina Nurse, and How She Courageously Fought Back (opens in new tab)

For seven years, Esmeralda (name changed for anonymity) devoted her life to caring for older adults in a nursing home . She was known as a dedicated worker who maintained positive relationships with c...

Thinking of Working in Greenland? Danish Qualified Nurses Can Earn Extra Bonuses
Articles July 24, 2026

Thinking of Working in Greenland? Danish Qualified Nurses Can Earn Extra Bonuses (opens in new tab)

Greenland is offering attractive incentives to Danish nurses. Here's what it means for the country's healthcare future.

The Filipino Nurses Association in the Nordic Region is a registered non-profit organization in the Nordic Region.

Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH)

Patentti- ja rekisterihallitus

Y-tunnus: 3084026-2

Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen)

Erhvervsstyrelsen

CVR number: 40349367

Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket)

Skatteverket

Organisation number: 802537-7097

Directorate of Internal Revenue (Ríkisskattstjóri)

Ríkisskattstjóri

Registration number: 5208190450