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A Message From Our President |
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Welcome to the website of the Chicago Chapter
National Black Nurses’ Association (CCNBNA).
CCNBNA is comprised of RN’s, LPN’s and Student
Nurses. |
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Through our collaborative efforts we are able to
reach thousands within the community by conducting
health fairs at faith based organizations,
educational institutions, shelters and to other
underserved populations within the City of Chicago
and surrounding suburbs. |
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CCNBNA is
committed to excellence in nursing practice and
provides resources in healthcare education, conducts
research and maintains regular healthcare service
efforts to the community at large. |
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Chicago Chapter National Black Nurses' Association
provides mentorship and support students nurses' and
new members. In addition, we provide scholarships
for nursing students in underrepresented groups. |
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While visiting our website, I hope that you will
find information that will be beneficial and
insightful. If you are interested in visiting our
group, please feel free to join us at one of our
general membership meetings. |
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Dr.
Daisy Harmon Allen, President |
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Latest
News & Announcements |
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Click Here for the CCNBNA Full Calendar of Events |
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NATIONAL BLACK NURSES
DAY 25th Annual Ceremony
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 at 6:00 PM At APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH
3823 S. INDIANA AVENUE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS -
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2012 Photos from NBNA Conference/Orlando, Florida
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39th Year Anniversary Celebration Luncheon
Sat., Nov. 3, 2012 -
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CCNBNA ANNUAL RETREAT
Saturday, April 28, 2012 -
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CCNBNA ANNUAL RETREAT
- April 28, 2012 8:30 am – 4:30 pm -
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Potawatomie Bingo and Casino,
Milwaukee, WI Get-A-Way!
- Sat., May 5th, 2012
9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. $45.00 per Person -
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NBN Day Committee (National Black Nurses Day Committee),
which consist of the four major African American nursing
organization in the Chicago-land, Chicago Chapter National Black
Nurses, Lambda Pi Alph Betu Mu Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Nursing
sorority, celebrated 24 years of recognizing and honoring Black
Nurses for their significant contributions.
This years we they honor 31 nurses for their contribution to
nursing in the areas of Leadership, Mentors, Administration,
Home Health and Public Health. This event was well attended by
more than 400 nurses and friends. We are pleased to say that
there were greater than 103 students in attendance. Next year we
will celebrate 25 years of National Day Nursing! We will be
honoring nurses who are the "First"! for example if you were the
first black service as an astronaut and etc, we will be happy to
honor you. Dr. Sandra Webb Booker is the Chairperson for this
event. Please take time to review the bio of Mr. Kenneth Munson,
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Current
CCNBNA Newsletter
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Dates to Remember |
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June 27 is National HIV Testing Day
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The National Association of People with AIDS is the lead for
this day:
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Our Mission |
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NBNA's mission is to provide a forum for collective action by 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. |
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NBNA is committed to improving the quality of life of persons who
share the African American heritage and other ethnic groups by: |
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Building consumer knowledge and understanding of health care
issues.
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Educating and mentoring registered nurses, licensed
vocational/practical nurses, nursing students and retired
nurses.
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Facilitating the professional development and career advancement
of nurses in emerging healthcare systems.
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Promoting economic development of nurses through entrepreneurial
and other business initiatives.
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Taken from the National web site (www.nbna.org). |
