Massachusetts Chapter, National Association Hispanic Nurses (MA/NAHN)

The National Association of Hispanic Nurses is the only national professional organization which represents Hispanic nurses. Objectives of the organization are:

• To provide a forum for Hispanic nurses to analyze and evaluate the health care needs of the Hispanic community.
• To collaborate with and provide assistance to other Hispanic health care providers.
• To identify barriers to quality education for Hispanic nursing students and recommend appropriate solutions.
• To serve as role models and mentors to Hispanic students, in order to increase the number of bilingual and bicultural nurses.
• To promote educational and professional opportunities for Hispanic nurses.
• To provide an opportunity for Hispanic nurses to collaborate through an exchange of information about their professional experiences and research.

Student membership is open to all Hispanic nursing students enrolled in generic programs of nursing (LVN/LPN, Diploma, ADN, BS/BSN).