As an affiliate chapter of the National Black
Nurses Association, Inc., the Northern New Jersey
Black Nurses Association (NNJBNA) is a professional
nursing organization representing African American registered,
licensed vocational/practical nurses, nursing students and
retired nurses in Northern New Jersey.
The National Black Nurses Association, Inc.
was founded in 1971 in response to concerns regarding the
growing inequities in health care for African Americans and
the lack of a voice from black nurses on their issues. The
National Black Nurses Association's mission is to provide
a forum for collective action by black nurses to investigate,
define and advocate for the health care needs of African Americans
and to implement strategies that ensure access to health care,
equal to, or above health care standards of the larger society.
NNJBNA and NBNA are committed to improving the quality of
life of persons who share the African American heritage and
other ethnic groups by:
* building consumer knowledge and understanding of health
care issues;
* educating and mentoring registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical
nurses, nursing students and retired nurses;
* facilitating the professional development and career advancement
of nurses in emerging healthcare systems; and,
* promoting economic development of nurses through entrepreneurial
and other business initiatives.
We are dedicated to improving the health of community-based
African Americans through the provision of culturally competent,
community-based programs. |
