The National Association of Hispanic Nurses was founded in 1975 by Ildaura Murillo Rhode, RN, Ph. D., ND, FAAN. It evolved out of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Spanish Surnamed Nurses’ Caucus, which was formed during the American Nurses Association convention in San Francisco in 1974. In 1976, the fledgling organization became the National Association of Spanish-Speaking/Spanish Surnamed Nurses, which was renamed as the National Association of Hispanic Nurses in 1979.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses - Houston ChapterOver it 27-year history, NAHN has grown to include more than 35 local chapters from coast to coast. Through mentorship and networking, NAHN supports Hispanics in nursing and enhances their professional development. NAHN strives to improve access to care for Hispanic consumers by increasing the Hispanic presence in the nursing profession.
NAHN provides an important voice for Hispanic nurses and the Hispanic community; its members are active in local and national health care issues. NAHN members represent their profession and their communities on national and state task forces and committees and through direct involvement with policy makers and health care agencies.
The Houston Chapter
The Houston Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses was founded in July of 1989. The Chapter was officially inducted into NAHN on October 21, 1989.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses - Houston ChapterThe Houston Chapter provides an important voice for Hispanic nurses and the Hispanic community. It member are active in the local health care issues and are committed to increasing educational and professional opportunities for Hispanic nurses and nursing students through networking and mentoring. Its members are also instrumental in providing culturally competent health care for Hispanic consumers.
The Houston Chapter holds monthly meetings at the VA Hospital. Meetings start at 5 p.m.
Mission
Our mission as Hispanic Nurses is to educate, inform and disseminate health care related information to the Hispanic Communities of Houston and surrounding vicinities.
Vision
Our vision is to be a strong voice within the Hispanic Community.
Our Nurses Value
- Our Hispanic youth, who represent the future.
- Our Hispanic communities, by providing them with education and services.
- Our Hispanic Nurses, by empowering them through higher education and providing various networks.
