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The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) is excited to invite organizations across the U.S to partner in the 53rd Annual NBNA Institute and Conference, from August 5-10, 2025, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, TX.

The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)
has announced a partnership with Prudential Financial to provide financial education to its
membership.

The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) has announced the 2024 Scholarship and Award recipients. These recipients have demonstrated exceptional academic excellence in nursing. They were recognized and honored at the 2024 NBNA Institute and Conference Scholarship & Awards program in San Francisco, CA on July 27, at 1:30 pm.

The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) is honored to announce the NBNA Minority Nurse Leadership Program 2024 Fellows. Eleven nurses were selected from
a talented, competitive pool of applicants.

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Today marks a historic moment with the announcement of the inaugural class of 176 Fellows selected for the newly established Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing (ADLN). The inaugural ADLN Fellows have demonstrated expertise in nursing education, research, practice, policy or administration related to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI).

Silver Spring, MD – In a groundbreaking collaboration, the National Black Nurses Association
(NBNA) proudly announces Stanford Health Care as the esteemed Diamond PLUS Sponsor for its 52nd Annual Institute and Conference, set to unfold in the vibrant city of San Francisco, CA, from July 23rd to 28th, 2024.

Our new National Black Maternal Health Taskforce of the National Black Nurses Association Inc. (NBNA) cordially extends this special invitation to our Inaugural National Black Maternal Health Virtual Conference 2024. This virtual conference will be held on Friday, February 23, and Saturday, February 24, 2024, and is open to the public. Registration will commence on February 1, 2024 via Whova.

After an extensive national search, today the National Black Nurses Association, Inc (NBNA) is honored
to announce the appointment of Mrs. Tonya Jackson, MSHA, BSN, RN to serve as the association’s
Executive Director effective January 18, 2024. She brings to this role over 20 + years of transformational leadership in non-profit and community-based organizations. She is a registered nurse specializing in
long-term care and has experience as an administrator, a director of nursing, adjunct professor of nursing, and quality improvement.