International Journal of Nursing Science

International Journal of Nursing Science is interested in all aspects of nursing sciences, especially new trends and advances. It is a fully refereed journal that publishes original scholarly work that advances the international understanding and development of nursing, both as a profession and as an academic discipline. All scholarly papers contributed to development and enhancement of all aspects of nursing and midwifery are welcome. Manuscripts of nursing practice, education, management, and research are encouraged.

Joel Estacio

Assistant Professor, College of Community Health and Allied Medical Sciences，Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Philippines

Research Areas

Public Health, Mental Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health

Education

2008-2013Master of Arts in Nursing
2016-presentDoctor of Philosophy in Nursing

Experience

November 2010-PresentFaculty Member/Assistant Professor, College of Community Health and Allied Medical Sciences, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
2016-PresentMember, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
February 2020-PresentChair, DMMMSU Research Ethics Committee

Publications: Journals

[1]  Altruistic Care Theory of Nursing (ACTON): Towards Health Equity through Nursing Practice
[2]  A Multicountry Perspective on Cultural Competence Among Baccalaureate Nursing Students
[3]  The Colors of Paradigms and Perspectives: Recognizing Complexities, Contentions, and Transitions
[4]  Psychometric Evaluation of the Filipino Versions of the Duke University Religion Index and the Spiritual Coping Strategies Scale in Filipino Hemodialysis Patients
[5]  Predictors of cultural competence among nursing students in the Philippines: A cross-sectional study