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About the President
Diana Wharton, RN, MSN is a Lead Specialist in the Accreditation, Regulation, and Licensing Department at Kaiser Permanente. Read more
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A group of Black Nurses attending the 47th American Nurses’ Association Convention in 1970 held a caucus to discuss common concerns. Read More
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Save the Date 2024
The 43rd Annual Salute to the Black Nurse of the Year and Scholarship Awards Luncheon will be held on Saturday March 2, 2024.
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Empowering the Community through Education, Service and Caring

About Us

A group of Black Nurses attending the 47th American Nurses’ Association Convention in 1970 held a caucus to discuss common concerns. A steering committee met in 1971 in Cleveland, Ohio and organized to investigate, define, and determine the needs of Black Americans and to implement changes in health care. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) was incorporated and obtained tax-exempt status in 1972.

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Membership

Enjoy the benefits of membership!

It is our commitment to continue to serve as mentors for our future nurses.

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Nominate your colleagues as the 2024 Nurse of the Year

The Black Nurses Association of Greater Washington, DC Area, Inc. is seeking nominations for the Annual Black Nurse of the Year Award.
> All applications must be received via email or manual mail with postage stamped by December 15, 2023.

Download the Black Nurse of the Year Nomination Form


Scholarships

1. The Johnella Banks Memorial Scholarship for students enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program leading to an undergraduate (ADN or BSN) or graduate (MSN, DNP, DNAP or PhD) degree in nursing.
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2. The Felicia Brady Scholarship for licensed nurses (LPN, ADN or BSN) enrolled in an educational program for advancement to the next level of nursing education are available, annually.
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3. The Veronica S. Longstreth Scholarship for students enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program leading to an undergraduate (ADN or BSN) or graduate (MSN, DNP, DNAP or PhD) degree in nursing.
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The deadline date for both the Banks and Brady Scholarships is January 31 each year.

Save the date!

43rd Annual Salute to the Black Nurse of the Year and Scholarship Awards Luncheon

43rd Annual Salute to the Black Nurse of the Year

 

Contact Us

Black Nurses Association of Greater Washington DC Area
Post Office Box 55285, Washington, DC 20040
Email:
contactus@bnaofgwdca.org  |  bnaofgwdca@gmail.com