General Info

The San Diego Black Nurses Association (SDBNA), founded in 1976, is a professional group of registered and licensed vocational nurses that provides health education and promotion services for individuals in the San Diego community. The association focuses on the areas of various diseases, such as hypertension, influenza, and breast and prostate cancer. It specializes in offering scholarships for students enrolled in an accredited nursing program annually. The San Diego Black Nurses Association provides monitoring and tutoring support services for several nursing students. The association participates in community and networking activities with strategic organizations who conduct programs on health-related issues. It also organizes education classes and workshops. The San Diego Black Nurses Association is supported by membership dues, donations and proceeds received from various fundraising activities.