Northern Connecticut Black Nurses Association, INC

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To support the development of ethnic nurses reflecting the nation's diversity; advocacy for culturally competent, accessible and affordable healthcare.

In 1991, the Southern Connecticut Black Nurses Association was formed in New Haven, CT. Several years later, in October 1996, interested nurses from surrounding hospitals and community health agencies began meeting at Hartford Hospital, and soon thereafter formed the Northern Connecticut Chapter of the Black Nurses Association in Hartford, Connecticut. The goals of the Northern Connecticut Black Nurses Association (NCBNA) include:

Supporting the purpose, goals, and objectives of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Defining and advocating for appropriate policies and procedures t o determine nursing care for Black consumers in order to endure their optimal quality of care. Promoting collaborative research to increase the body of knowledge about the health care needs of diverse cultural and ethnic populations. Functioning as change agents and advocated to promote an accessible, quality and consumer driven, health care delivery system for Black Americans and other cultural and ethnic populations. Increasing the number of Black nurses in the nursing workforce as well as ensuring quality nursing education. Unifying as a lobbying force to influence legislation, which impacts minority health care practitioners and consumers. Functioning as experts in matters related to Black nurses and in our areas of nursing expertise as it relates to the health of Black consumers. Developing and maintaining a local directory of licensed Black nurses. Membership is open to all nurses and student nurses.

10/30/2026

10/13/2026

📸 Calling Adults Living with Sickle Cell Disease!

Are you willing to share your healthcare experiences through photography? Participate in a research study using photovoice to explore the mental health and emotional experiences of adults with sickle cell disease within healthcare settings.

What Will Participation Involve?

Attend a study orientation

Take photographs representing your healthcare-related experiences

Participate in interviews (in-person or on Zoom) to discuss your photos and experiences

Who Can Participate? ✅ Age 18 or older ✅ Speak English ✅ Self-identify as having Sickle Cell Disease ✅ Reside in Connecticut or Massachusetts (with at least one healthcare encounter related to sickle cell disease in CT or MA) ✅ Have access to a smartphone or digital camera

🎁 Compensation: Receive a $25 gift card for participating!

📧 Interested in participating or determining eligibility? Contact Researcher Kemmarie C. Beal, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC (University of Massachusetts Amherst) at [email protected].

Help bring awareness to the experiences and voices of adults
living with sickle cell disease!

10/03/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, SUZANNE HOLLIDAY-THOMAS! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate NCBNA, Inc. member Suzanne Holliday-Thomas on being selected as a 2026 Honoree for 100 Women of Color! 🌟

Suzanne’s passion, leadership, and extraordinary dedication to serving our community reflect true excellence. Thank you for continuing to Believe, Achieve, and Inspire every single day! 🙌✨

Drop a comment below to send your congratulations and love to Suzanne on this well-deserved achievement! 💐👇

10/02/2026

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http://www.ncbna.org/

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