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Dear Members and Visitors,
Welcome to the Central Florida Black Nurses Association of Orlando, Inc. (CFBNA) website! It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I extend my warmest greetings to you as the President of this esteemed association.
At CFBNA, we are dedicated to advancing the professional development of all nurses in Central Florida and promoting health equity within our communities. Our commitment to fostering a supportive environment for our members is unwavering, and we strive to empower each nurse to achieve their fullest potential.
This website serves as a hub of resources, information, and opportunities for networking and collaboration. Within CFBNA, you will find valuable tools to enhance your career, stay informed about industry trends, and connect with fellow nurses who share your passion and dedication to the nursing profession.
As we embark on this E.P.I.C. journey together, I encourage you to take advantage of the various programs and initiatives we offer. Our initiatives are advocacy, community engagement, education, mentorship, leadership, and scholarships. Whether you are experienced or novice in your career, there is a place for you within our association. Together, we can advocate for our profession, uplift one another, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Thank you for visiting our website. I invite you to explore, engage, and join us in our mission to support our community by improving the quality of life for the underserved consumers by providing community health services. This is accomplished by investigating, defining and implementing change in the underserved community by utilizing our professional skills to motivate consumers to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Warm regards,
Monica Akins, BSN, RN
President
Central Florida Black Nurses Association of Orlando, Inc.
E.P.I.C.
E-Executing with Excellence
P-Pursing with Purpose and Passion
I-Serving with Integrity and Intention
C-using Clear Communication and Collaboration to Complete our Commitments
Dr. Lauranne Sams, NBNA Founding President
CFBNA: Proudly serving Central Florida since 1982
Central Florida Black Nurses Association of Orlando, Inc. (CFBNA) was organized in July 1982 and became a chartered chapter of the National Black Nurses Association in August, 1994. The purpose of our local chapter which is made up of Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Student Nurses is to support our community by improving the quality of life for minorities consumers by providing community health services. This is accomplished by investigating, defining and implementing change in the minority community by utilizing our professional skills to motivate consumers to make healthy lifestyle choices.
To represent and provide a forum for black nurses to advocate for and implement strategies to ensure access to the highest quality of healthcare for persons of color.es to advocate for and implement strategies to ensure access to the highest quality of healthcare for persons of color.
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