The
Milwaukee Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc. (MCNBNA) is
a member of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc. (NBNA), which was
organized in 1971 under the leadership of Dr. Lauranne Sams. The national
office is located in Washington, D.C.
MCNBNA was organized in 1980 by seven registered nurses who saw a need for this
organization in Milwaukee. Today, it is a nonprofit organization with a
membership of approximately 65 registered nurses, licensed practical nurses,
and student nurses.
