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NBNA Honors Scholars at 31st Annual Conference

The National Black Nurses Association, Inc. is pleased to announce this year's honorees for the NBNA Nursing Awards at the 31st Annual Institute and Conference of the National Black Nurses Association, July 30 - August 3, 2003, at the New Orleans Marriott. The students will receive the scholarships at the Awards Ceremony on Friday, August 1, 2003. The theme of the Conference is "Emerging Health Threats: Nursing Solutions in a New Era".

Jacinta C. Anuna will receive the NBNA Board of Directors Scholarship. Jacinta is attending Texas Woman's University, School of Nursing in Houston, TX and is a member of the NBNA of Greater Houston.

Stacy D. Michel and Tiffany M. Montgomery will receive the Mayo Clinic Foundation Scholarship. Stacy is attending the School of Nursing at Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL and is a member of the First Coastal Black Nurses Association. Tiffany is a student at San Jose State University, School of Nursing, San Jose, CA and a member of the South Bay Black Nurses Association. This scholarship is supported by the Mayo Clinic Foundation to recognize a student nurse or a licensed nurse who is seeking a baccalaureate or advance degree.

The Aetna Scholarship Awardee is Nena R. Harris. Nena is a student at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Nursing in Chapel Hill, NC. Nena is a member of the Central Carolina Black Nurses Association.

The Dr. Lauranne Sams Scholarship goes to Ashlee A. King and Amber D. Rice. Ashlee is a member of the Cincinnati Black Nurses Association and is attending Grambling State University, School of Nursing in Grambling, LA. Amber is a member of the Bay Area Black Nurses Association and is attending the University of San Francisco, School of Nursing. The Dr. Lauranne Sams Scholarship is awarded to a student nurse based on scholastic achievement, financial need and community service. The scholarship, which is named for the Founder and First President of the NBNA, has a proud and distinguished legacy. The recipient must be an individual who truly represents the leadership, the commitment to service and scholarship of Dr. Sams.

The Kaiser Permanente Scholarship is being awarded to Iman O. Ashaka, a nursing student at Hampton University, School of Nursing in Hampton, VA. Iman is a member of the Greater Washington, DC Area Black Nurses Association.

Alexandra Jean-Charles is the recipient of the Nursing Spectrum Scholarship. Alexandra is attending Barry University, School of Nursing in Miami Shores, Florida. She is a member of the Miami Black Nurses Association

The Martha R. Dudley LVN Scholarship will be presented to Michelle Bartley, a student at South Georgia College, School of Nursing in Savannah, GA. Michelle is a member of the Savannah Black Nurses Association. This scholarship is given by Maria Dudley, past president of the Council of Black Nurses, Los Angeles, in honor of her mother Martha R. Dudley, and LPN and a member of the NBNA of Greater Houston.

The $2000.00 NCEMNA/Aetna Scholars Award will be presented to
Jamise C. Herbert a recent graduate of Hampton University School of Nursing and a graduate student who will be attending the School of Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Jamise is a member of the Cleveland Council of Black Nurses Association.

Rochelle Jeannette Poindexter Youth Service Award

The Family of Rochelle Jeannette Poindexter is proud to establish a Youth Service Award in memory of Rochelle. The award goes to an NBNA Chapter with a major initiative involving community youth. The $500.00 Award will be given to Metroplex Black Nurses Association, Dallas, TX.

The National Black Nurses Association, founded in 1971, is a professional organization, representing 150,000 African American registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical nurses and nursing students. The mission of NBNA is to "investigate, define and determine the health care requirements of African Americans and other diverse communities to foster optimal health and health care services commensurate with that of the larger society."

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