Found 3 collections related to African American nurses -- New York (State) -- New York

The New York Black Nurses Association (NYBNA) is composed of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing students. Among its goals are recruting more Black men and women into the profession and working toward improved health care for the Black community. The New York Black Nurses Association records reflect the activities of the local branch as well as its interface with the National Black Nurses Association at annual meetings. less

The Lincoln School for Nurses was the first nursing school for African American women in New York City, founded in the Bronx in 1898 and operating until 1961. The collection consists of one film relating to the Lincoln School for Nurses dating from circa 1949 to 1961. less

The New York Black Nurses Association (NYBNA) and its parent organization, the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), were founded in 1971 to combat inequities in healthcare for Black Americans. The collection contains a video of an NYBNA event dated 1991, and two videos from an NBNA conference dated 1999. less