Ebobea Book Awards
Country : Philippines
NoteBook : The Story of Filipino Nurses Around the
Globe: Education, Compassion, and Global Nursing Practice Print length : 323 pages
Publication date : 20 Jan 2026
Get to know Richard C. Logro!
Richard Logro is a nursing educator and author whose work focuses on global nursing
education, workforce sustainability, and social impact. A former clinical instructor and
professor, he examines how Filipino nurses are shaped by rigorous training, ethics, and
service amid systemic challenges. His book highlights the vital role of nursing educators
and institutions in supporting global healthcare and reframes education as a shared
global responsibility within international health systems worldwide.
Book Summary
The Story of Filipino Nurses Around the Globe explores the global impact of Filipino
nurses through education, migration, and service. The book centers the often-overlooked
role of Philippine nursing institutions and educators in shaping ethical, adaptable, and
culturally competent professionals. Through academic reflection and narrative analysis,
it examines the social costs of migration while reframing nursing education as a global
public good essential to sustainable healthcare systems worldwide.