About Us

LETTER FROM

THE PRESIDENT

Dear Members and Friends. It’s my honor and pleasure to become New York Black Nurses Association, Inc. President. I stand on the shoulders of its great leaders and legacy. This great organization is among the FIRST TO BE CHARTERED, when the National Black Nurses Association was established. We are 52 Years Strong!!

We are looking for nursing students, LPNs, Active and Retired RNs. Join Us and be the change you want to see. Join our organization, work in one of our committees, and participate in community service and mentorship.

Sincerely,
Dr. Theresa Lundy
President

HISTORY:

The New York Black Nurses Association is a professional organization of African American nurses in the New York City area. New York Black Nurses Association, Inc. (NYBNA) was founded in 1971 by the following visionary nurses: Dr. Allisan Bennett, Charles Hargett, Phyllis Jenkins, Beverly James, Sylvia Jones, Dr. Janice Ruffin and Andre Vialet in response to the growing concern for the health status of the African American. These men and women of vision realized that black nurses had the responsibility of attempting to change the status of health and health care within the Black communities of NYC. When the National Black Nurses Association was later founded, NYBNA became one of its first chapters. The New York Black Nurses Association extends membership to all nurses both RN and LPN and also to nursing students.