Southeastern Pennsylvania Area
Black Nurses Association, Inc.
Our Vision Statement
SEPABNA is committed to improving the quality of life of persons of African heritage and the public in general. As an organization that promotes excellence, nurtures creativity, and rewards results, we envision ourselves as leaders in:
- Provision of education to the community and chapter members
- Collaboration and initiation of programs with other health care providers to empower minority communities to take charge of their health needs
- Utilization and investigation of current research strategies to enhance the health status of the African American community
President: Juanita Jones, RN, MSN
Our MissionSoutheastern Pennsylvania Area Black Nurses Association, Inc. (SEPABNA) is a professional organization of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing students who contribute to improving the quality of life of persons who share the African American heritage and other ethnic groups by:
- Facilitating educational development of members in the emerging health care system
- Develop strategies (i.e. educational, economic, research) to ensure access to quality health care for members of the African American/Minority community.
- Foster an organizational environment that is conducive to the recruitment and retention of its members.
- Collaborate with other health care providers and/or initiate programs that promote the health maintenance/wellness of the minority community.
Black Nurses Day Celebration: 2010 (Left to Right) Juanita Jones, Karen King-Shannon, Minie Murphy, and Cynthia Wright
