Miami Chapter - Black Nurses Association 42nd Annual Scholarship & Awards

5101 Blue Lagoon Drive,Miami FL 33126

20 May, 2023

Description

The Miami Chapter-Black Nurses Association, Inc., (Miami BNA) has had a significant impact on South Florida's communities, as well as positive collaborations with other organizations for 51 years. Over the past (41) forty-years, we have been able to provide scholarships and awards to deserving individuals who have chosen to passionately follow our profession. As in past years, we present a platform to applaud those who have contributed outstanding service, as well as those who have given their time and talents to support community engagement projects of the Miami-BNA Chapter, both locally and nationally. In the past five years, Miami BNA has awarded over $35,500 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in nursing and nurses advancing in the profession. We know that we cannot do this alone; but with your help, we can make it happen. Your sponsorship proceeds will support our Nurses and Student Nurses Scholarship Fund. Miami BNA is committed in our efforts to decrease health disparities. Miami BNA is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization. For additional information with great benefits and visibility, please contact Sharon Rogers, President at (954) 789-9489 or by email at [email protected]. Can't wait to see you at our Scholarship & Awards Luncheon! Carol Lindsey, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP. As a Steering Committee member and Co-Advocacy Chair of the Florida Clinicians for Climate Action, she advocates for policies promoting climate, health, and equity. She is also an active member of the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments an organization involved in educating nurses and the public regarding the health effects of climate change. Her career includes over forty-years of nursing and public health experience in which she was dedicated to improving the health of underserved and vulnerable populations. Carol also served 30 years as an Active Duty Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service. She is now retired and educating others on climate change and its impact on health, a subject she is very passionate about.