Suffolk County BNA

Join Our Membership

Black Nursing Community

Membership Benefits

Now more than ever, nurses must stand together to lead change in healthcare. Membership in SCBNA ensures your voice, expertise, and commitment contribute to a stronger profession and healthier communities.

Subscription to the Journal of the National Black Nurses Association, a bi-annual published professional refereed journal

Position Papers on important issues impacting the health care of African American consumers

Association partnerships with federal and national organizations

Continuing education contact hours for licensure

A unified voice for the profession of nursing in Washington to address public policy issues

Networking with African American nurses from around the country, the Caribbean, Canada and West Africa

The NBNA Scholarship and Awards Program — NBNA offers scholarships to all levels of nursing students to continue and complete their nursing education

Leadership opportunities through committees and task forces

Speaking engagements at national and local conferences, Congressional Black Caucus Health Brain Trust, National Medical Association Health Policy Colloquium, National Minority Quality Forum

Webinars – CE and Non-CEU

External Advisory Committee Appointments

Participation in NBNA’s National Initiatives on Violence Prevention, Global Health, Mentorship and Brain Health.

National Black Nurses Association

Why Choose Us

NBNA is comprised of 100 plus chapters in 33 states with over 4,200 members, serving as the professional voice for over 308,000 African American nurses and diverse populations.

National and Local

Membership Dues

RN

Registered Nurse
$ 205 Total Annual Dues
  • National Dues: $160
  • Chapter Dues: $45

LPN / LVN

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
$ 170 Total Annual Dues
  • National Dues: $125
  • Chapter Dues: $45

Student

Unlicensed Nursing Student
$ 60 Total Annual Dues
  • National Dues: $35
  • Chapter Dues: $25

Assoc. Member

Associated Member
$ 220 Total Annual Dues
  • National Dues: $175
  • Chapter Dues: $45

New Grad RN

1st Year Grad RN
$ 190 Total Annual Dues
  • National Dues: $150
  • Chapter Dues: $40

New Grad LPN / LVN

1st Year Grad LPN / LVN
$ 150 Total Annual Dues
  • National Dues: $115
  • Chapter Dues: $35

Retired

Retired Member
$ 135 Total Annual Dues
  • National Dues: $100
  • Chapter Dues: $35

Contact SCBNA

Contact SCBNA for any additional questions regarding the Scholarship or Membership Application.


Please provide your name, email address, and indicate if you are an RN, LPN or Nursing Student.

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