I would like to officially introduce you to the First Coast Black Nurses Association, Inc (FCBNA). We are a non-profit organization founded in February 2000. We are chartered and affiliated with the National Black Nurses Association. FCBNA is committed to improving the quality of life of persons who share the African American heritage, and other ethnic groups through education and communication.
Throughout the year, our organization participates in health fairs throughout the community, host educational events targeted for nurses and nursing students, healthcare workers or related fields, and lay persons in the community. Our goal is to raise awareness, increase knowledge, and decrease the risk factors that lead to health disparities. The information disseminated in our health seminars is just another avenue to promote positive reinforcements regarding disease processes, treatment modalities, latest technology, and new medications to either prevent or slow the disease process. In addition to those activities, we have various fundraisers (programs and raffles) throughout the year to raise money for our scholarship fund. FCBNA gives up to 2 scholarships in the amount of $1000 each, to students in Duval County who are in need of additional funds to complete their studies.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the meetings!
Pearl Rigby, RN BSN
Chapter President
First Coast Black Nurses Association, Inc. Phone: 904-563-4645
E-Mail: fcbna00@gmail.com
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The First Coast Black Nurses Association, Inc. is a professional organization of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and student Nurses who contribute to improving the quality of life in persons who share the African heritage and other ethnic groups by:
Investigating, defining and advocating for their care needs.
Educating mentoring Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Nursing Students
Building consumer knowledge and understanding of health care issues.
Implementing strategies that ensure access to health care equal to or above health care standards of the United States standards
Facilitating the professional development and career advancement of nurses in the emerging healthcare systemm
