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National Black Nurses Association, Inc.

Description

• Mission:

  The mission of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc. (NBNA) is to provide a forum for collective action by African American nurses to “investigate, define, and determine the healthcare needs of African Americans and implement change to make health care available to African Americans and others commensurate to that of the larger society.”

• Membership/Affiliates:

  There are 3,000 registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and student nurses in 80 chapters.

• Programs/Activities:

  Provides educational forums for nurses throughout the Nation.

  Coordinates and implements community healthcare service programs and collaborates with state and federal agencies.

  Provides health prevention and advocacy programs for consumers, particularly for African Americans and minority communities.

• Meetings:

  Annual institute and conference: July or August at a major city across the Nation

  National Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill: Second Thursday in February annually

  National Black Nurses Foundation fundraising dinner: February

  Celebration of National Black Nurses Day: First Friday in February annually

• Publications:

  NBNA Annual Report

  Journal of National Black Nurses Association: semiannual

  NBNA Newsletter: Quarterly

  NBNA History Book

  Professional education materials are available

Date Last Updated
October 2010