Francisco Javier Castro Molina
About Francisco Javier Castro Molina
Francisco Javier Castro Molina is an enfermero and professor at Universidad de La Laguna, with extensive experience in mental health nursing and significant roles in various nursing associations in Spain.
Current Positions
Francisco Javier Castro Molina holds several pivotal roles across various institutions. He serves as a professor at the Escuela Universitaria de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (EUENSC) since October 2018. Additionally, he is a professor tutor at UNED and works as a nurse at Servicio Canario de Salud and SC Johnson. His contributions extend to directing the Seminario Canario Permanente de Historia de la Enfermería and being the coordinator for Foro de Enfermeras de Salud Mental Canarias at the Asociación Española de Enfermería de Salud Mental.
Educational Background
Francisco Javier Castro Molina's academic journey includes significant milestones at two prestigious institutions. He is an alumnus of Universidad de La Laguna and Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (U.N.E.D). His educational background has paved the way for a diverse and impactful career in nursing and education.
Past Teaching Experience
Francisco Javier Castro Molina has an extensive teaching career. He has served as a professor at Universidad de La Laguna and Escuela Universitaria de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria. His roles there ranged from being an assistant university professor to a tutor for external practices in mental health. His tenure in these teaching positions has honed his expertise and contributed greatly to nursing education in the region.
Roles in Mental Health Nursing
With considerable experience in mental health nursing, Francisco Javier Castro Molina has significantly contributed to the field. From 2004 to 2018, he was a tutor for external practices in mental health at Universidad de La Laguna. Currently, he is responsible for research, teaching, and bioethics at the Unidad Multiprofesional de Salud Mental de Tenerife. He also held the position of director at the revista presencia: enfermería de salud mental for two years.
Editorial Contributions
Francisco Javier Castro Molina has actively contributed to nursing literature and historical research. He is the director of EGLE: Revista de Historia de los Cuidadores Profesionales y de las Ciencias de la Salud at the Asociación Canaria de Historia de la Profesión Enfermera. Previously, he was the chief editor of Revista Española de Enfermería de Salud Mental and directed the revista presencia: enfermería de salud mental. His editorial work continues to impact and shape the discourse in his field.