New Mexico Native American Indian Nurses Association

The New Mexico Native American Indian Nurses Association was incorporated on June 24, 1986. Membership is opened specifically to Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, students enrolled in Nursing Programs and interested Associate members.

Paid Membership

American Indian person who is a Registered Or Practical/Vocational Nurse.

Associate Membership

Persons who support the goals of the New Mexico Native American Indian Nurses Association, Inc.

Student Membership

Students of American Indian decent enrolled in a Nursing program and/or related health field.

Goals

Advocate for the health care needs of the American Indian People.

Act as a liaison within the nursing profession through the development of nursing education activities.

Inform the public about the health needs of American Indian People.

Recommend nursing care strategies to meet the health needs of American Indian People.

Support American Indian students pursuing health careers.

Objectives

Collaborate with health care agencies.

Sponsor workshops and/or seminars directly related to nursing care activities.

Disseminate of accurate information regarding the health status of American Indian People.

Recommend and offer technical assistance to the various government, and private agencies in developing programs designed to improve the total health of the American Indian People.

Identify and maintain relationships with students pursuing health related goals.

Provide scholarships for nursing students.

News

NMNAINA Nursing Student Scholarship

Deadline: October 15, 2021

This Fall, NMNAINA will be awarding scholarships to Native American Nursing students at $2,500.00 per scholarship.

Scholarship Application (pdf)

Deadline to submit a completed scholarship application and support material is October 15, 2021.

For questions or for more information, please contact:

2021 Meeting Dates

Due to COVID-19, all meetings by virtual, until further notice.

Zoom link notification to meetings will be sent out via email.

All meetings are 10 AM to 12 PM Mountain time.

August 14, 2021
September 11, 2021
October 9, 2021
November 13, 2021
December 11, 2021

*Bold events are General Membership designated and open to the public.

For information on future meetings, please contact:

Contact Information

New Mexico Native American Indian Nurses Association
P.O. Box 26674, Albuquerque, NM 87125

NMNAINA