The PNANJ is premiere professional nursing organization for Filipino-American nurses in New Jersey. Our Mission is to uphold the image and foster the welfare of Filipino-American nurses in the State of New Jersey through innovative leadership, community engagement while upholding our core values of excellence, caring, commitment, service and inclusiveness.
Our events activities aim to: (a) Promote unity among Filipino-American nurses in the State of New Jersey. (b) Develop, implement, and evaluate programs in nursing practice, education, research, and leadership programs relevant to the professional growth of its members and the healthcare needs of the community. (c) Provide and coordinate educational programs designed to assist members in acquiring and expanding knowledge, professional excellence, and nursing practice. (d) Promote the advancement of professional nursing through scholarship and research awards. (e) Facilitate professional and cultural adjustments of Filipino-American nurses in the US through collaboration with agencies and organizations in the US and the Philippines. (f) Organize and actively participate in community health programs relating to the prevention of diseases and health promotion and maintenance in New Jersey. (g) Network with professional organizations and agencies to advocate for programs that further the cause of nursing practice, education and research. (h) Review and act on legislation and public policies which directly and indirectly affect nursing.