President's Welcome

Upcoming Events

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Dear Members and Colleagues,
 
Thank you for electing me as your newest President of Council of Black Nurses Los Angeles (CBN-LA). It is such an honor to serve as the youngest President in our chapter’s history. I both thank you for your interest in and welcome you to CBN-LA. I look forward to increasing our membership of new nurses, while retaining our seasoned nurses who can mentor the younger generations. Furthermore, I am excited to serve the Los Angeles community and CBN-LA. CBN-LA was founded by ground-breaking leaders Dr. Betty Smith Williams and Barbara Johnson in 1968, and is the oldest chapter under National Black Nurses Association (NBNA).
 
One of the missions of CBN-LA is to address health disparities in communities of color. I am a strong advocate for health education, and firmly believe we are the bridge between medical professionals and people of color who are unwilling to seek advice from a medical professional. I intend to focus on providing education to our community, on various platforms, so that we may reach the underserved and underrepresented populations.
 
CBN-LA is 50 years strong, with much work to be done. We are in need of mentors, educators and leaders. I am confident that every nurse and student nurse fits into one of these categories. Together we can improve the overall health of our community. We can build an organization that is full of local and national leaders. And we can be the change our community needs for healthier living practices.
 
As your President, I am committed to your success and anticipate that you will find your role within this organization. This organization has made such an impact on my career and my choice to become a nurse and a leader. Please join me in the commitment to serve our community and make a positive impact on the lives of others. CBN-LA needs you, and so does your community. Become a member today!

Sincerely,

Alexandria Jones-Patten, MSN, MBA, RN

NBNA SAVE THE DATE

​3/25/19

SAVE THE DATE
51st Anniversary & Scholarship Celebration. 6/22/2019

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Calendar of Events 2019

January
Target – National Blood Donor Month; Glaucoma
Awareness Month
8 – Exec Board Meeting
21- MLK Celebration/Health Screening – Inglewood
23- General Meeting

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February
Target- Heart Health Month
Target- Heart Health Month
7-National Black Nurses Day on Capital Hill
12-Exec Board Meeting

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 March
Target – National Kidney Month 
12– Board Meeting
25 – National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA) Public Policy Leadership Summit
27 – General Meeting

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April
Target – National Organ & Tissue Donor Month;
National Minority Cancer Awareness Month
9 – Exec Board Meeting
 TBD– First Lady Initiative

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May
Target – National Blood Pressure Month; National
Mental Health Month
14 – Exec Board Meeting
22 – General Meeting

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Our Mission

As an affiliate chapter of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc., the Council of Black Nurses Los Angeles (CBN-LA) is a professional nursing organization representing African American registered, licensed vocational nurses and students.

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CBN Vision

WE ARE BOTH HEALTH CONSUMER AND PROVIDER ORIENTED.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE.
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Lifelong learning and continuous improvement of health services are essential to our success.

WE AIM TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR.

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