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As president of Central Carolina Black Nurses Council, Inc., I would like to extend a warm welcome to you and introduce you to this chapter.
In 1982, Central Carolina Black Nurses Council, Inc. (CCBNC) was established in Durham, North Carolina. CCBNC is as an affiliate of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA). NBNA’s mission is: “to serve as the voice for Black nurses and diverse populations ensuring equal access to professional development, promoting educational opportunities and improving health”.
Central Carolina Black Nurses Council, Inc. was created with the similar mission and vision in mind. Our mission is: “to provide a forum for nurses to decrease healthcare disparities of African-Americans and the underserved community through advocacy, education and health promotion”. This mission is upheld in our partnership with local health organizations, nursing programs, community-based health events, and community agencies. Along with our ongoing annual tradition of promoting education and health with nursing scholarships, nursing-based programs, and the education lecture-luncheon.
Our motto of “reaching beyond and pulling together” is embodied by the membership. Each member brings unique experiences and expertise to this chapter which makes it truly rich. Our chapter includes students, advanced practice nurses, and nurse leaders. Our chapter represents nursing specialties such as: critical care, maternity, pediatrics, mental health, nurse researchers, nurse anesthetists, nurse educators, correctional, and much more.
We are growing and working to further NBNA’s and CCBNC’s mission to serve as a space for nurses and for those in our communities. If what you have read has caught your attention, I invite you to join us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by using this link: https://ccbnc.nursingnetwork.com/contact or by selecting the Contact Us tab on the website.
Best regards,
Kiana Cooper MSN, RN, CPN
President
Central Carolina Black Nurses Council, Inc.
Dr. Lauranne Sams, NBNA Founding President
The National Black Nurses Association, Inc., founded in 1971, is a professional organization representing 150,000 African American registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical nurses and nursing students.
Under the able leadership of the late Dorothy Davis Cox Fisher, RN, MSN, FNP, Central Carolina Black Nurses’ Council (CCBNC) came into being in 1982. Organizational meetings to establish a chapter of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) were held on December 7 and 11, 1982 in the Health Sciences Building at North Carolina Central University and drew more than 70 nurses from Orange, Durham, and Person counties. Thus, the Central Carolina Black Nurses’ Council was organized, the only chartered chapter in North Carolina at that time.
Presentation of the charter for CCBNC occurred at the 12th National Institute and Conference held in Detroit, Michigan, October 6-9, 1983. Under Dorothy’s steadfast administration from 1982-1986, the vision and philosophy of NBNA were mirrored and tailored to our local needs.
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