Northern Connecticut Black Nurses Association, INC

Northern Connecticut Black Nurses Association, INC To support the development of ethnic nurses reflecting the nation's diversity; advocacy for culturally competent, accessible and affordable healthcare.

In 1991, the Southern Connecticut Black Nurses Association was formed in New Haven, CT. Several years later, in October 1996, interested nurses from surrounding hospitals and community health agencies began meeting at Hartford Hospital, and soon thereafter formed the Northern Connecticut Chapter of the Black Nurses Association in Hartford, Connecticut. The goals of the Northern Connecticut Black N

urses Association (NCBNA) include:

Supporting the purpose, goals, and objectives of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Defining and advocating for appropriate policies and procedures t o determine nursing care for Black consumers in order to endure their optimal quality of care. Promoting collaborative research to increase the body of knowledge about the health care needs of diverse cultural and ethnic populations. Functioning as change agents and advocated to promote an accessible, quality and consumer driven, health care delivery system for Black Americans and other cultural and ethnic populations. Increasing the number of Black nurses in the nursing workforce as well as ensuring quality nursing education. Unifying as a lobbying force to influence legislation, which impacts minority health care practitioners and consumers. Functioning as experts in matters related to Black nurses and in our areas of nursing expertise as it relates to the health of Black consumers. Developing and maintaining a local directory of licensed Black nurses. Membership is open to all nurses and student nurses.

06/09/2026
Lucinda Canty Understanding Preeclampsia Community Workshop Series June 19th 1 pm – 3 pm, June 26th 4 pm – 6 pm, and Jul...
05/29/2026

Lucinda Canty
Understanding Preeclampsia Community Workshop Series June 19th 1 pm – 3 pm, June 26th 4 pm – 6 pm, and July 3rd 1 pm – 3 pm.
Join Lucinda’s House for a 3-part community workshop series focused on understanding preeclampsia, recognizing warning signs, and taking aspirin to prevent preeclampsia. This series is designed to provide education, support, and resources in a welcoming and community-centered environment.

Register at https://forms.gle/sjrDRHzoDxz561DC9

05/01/2026

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12/06/2025

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The Connecticut Department of Public Health does not agree with today’s recommendation to remove the long-standing guidance for every newborn to receive a hepatitis B shot.

Informed consent has always been central to medical care, and families need clear, evidence-based explanations of benefits and risks, not mixed signals. We always strive to work closely with our federal partners, but this shift in guidance is likely to create confusion for families.

Clinicians already tailor conversations to each patient, yet they also depend on straightforward, consistent national recommendations to confidently guide care. We continue to recommend the newborn hepatitis B dose because it is a proven, reliable safeguard during a child’s most vulnerable period.

Nurses and the nursing profession are under attack. Let’s be vigilant!
11/24/2025

Nurses and the nursing profession are under attack. Let’s be vigilant!

Nurses are the largest segment of the U.S. healthcare workforce, yet a new federal proposal is expected to restrict advanced practice nurses' access to federal loan support available to other professions. ANA President Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN joined Chris Jansing on MS NOW....

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