Meet Our Team


Our team is trained both internationally and locally, so they understand your needs and the environment in which you do business.  

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DENISE SALGADO

Vice President of Operations

Denise is an RN who practiced her profession in one of the biggest gov’t hospitals in the Philippines, JRRMMC, as an OR Nurse. She is overseeing Imperial Nursing Academia' operations for project-based clinical audits working remotely for Skilled Nursing Facilities in the US while she's managing teams for Amazon Customer Service. She's been in the BPO industry for 12+ years delivering the highest standards as Manager of Operations and Training.


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John Anthony Octubre, RN, MAN, USRN

Lecturer – PNLE & NCLEX Review

Sir John Anthony Octubre is a dedicated nursing educator with 17 years of experience preparing students for the Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination (PNLE) and the U.S. National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). He is a Registered Nurse licensed in both the Philippines and Illinois, USA, and holds a Master of Arts in Nursing.


Specializing in Medical-Surgical, Obstetric, and Pediatric Nursing, Sir Octubre emphasizes critical thinking, a strong grasp of nursing concepts, and effective test-taking strategies. He is committed to helping students achieve licensure success and advance their careers.


Throughout his career, Sir Octubre has mentored thousands of nursing graduates, many of whom have passed their board exams and established themselves in various healthcare settings. His dedication continues to impact the academic and professional growth of future nurses.

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Lianmuel De Guzman, RN, LPT, USRN, UKRN

Program Director and Lecturer

PNLE & NCLEX Review

Lianmuel De Guzman, RN, LPT, USRN, UKRN 

Program Director and Lecturer — PNLE & NCLEX Review 

Imperial Nursing Academia 


Lianmuel De Guzman, a nursing graduate from the University of the Philippines-Manila, discovered his passion for teaching after passing the Philippine National Licensure Exam in 2014. He started teaching local nursing licensure prep and excelled in the NCLEX in 2018, completing it in 75 items. He also passed the UKCBT licensure exam in 2020 to broaden his teaching scope. 


With 10 years of experience, Sir Lian continuously strives to enhance his skills. He specializes in various nursing topics, focusing on preparing his students to pass the NCLEX and become competent global nurses.