The National Black Nurses Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 Nurse of the Year Awards. The awardees will be honored at the NBNA Awards and Scholarship Luncheon Ceremony on Friday, August 2, 2013, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ceremony is a signature event at the NBNA 40th Anniversary Celebration during the 41st Annual Institute and Conference, July 31 – August 4, 2013.

“NBNA is thrilled to recognize our nurse colleagues for their outstanding work within the profession of nursing and throughout the communities were they work and live. They are the exemplary professionals who demonstrate commitment, excellence and innovation... role models for all of us to follow. NBNA salutes each of the 2013 Nurse of the Year honorees”, stated Reverend Dr. Deidre Walton, NBNA President. See attachment