The Philippine Nurses Association of San Antonio, Texas was organized in March, 1989 in response to the expressed needs of the Philippine nurses in the community to serve as a mechanism to deal with professional issues and concerns. It seeks to provide a structure which will uphold the image and foster the welfare of the Philippine nurses in Texas.
It is an educational, professional, voluntary, non-sectarian and non-profit organization.
It was recognized and incorporated in the state of Texas in 1992.
PNASA aims to:
Promote professional nursing standard as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act and accrediting agencies in the United States.
Collaborate professional organizations and agencies to develop and implement educational programs related to nursing practice, education and research
Provide a support for the newcomer Philippine nurses relevant to their orientation to the United States Health Care System.
Encourage participation of its members in professional and educational activities.
Support the goals and objectives of the Philippine Nurses' Association of America.
The objectives of the organization includes:
Promote professional nursing standards as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act and accrediting agencies in the United States.
Provide support for the newcomers Philippine nurses relevant to their orientation to the United States health care system.
The PNASA successfully sponsored the 15th PNAA Annual Convention held in 1994. PNAA has made big strides increasing its membership base, awarding scholarship funds to deserving BSN students and has been sending delegates to the PNAA conferences and conventions as well as giving financial assistance to members who attend seminars and conferences that are related to their clinical specialties.
The PNASA has been coordinating with different educational institutions and health care systems and other organizations thus enhancing the recognition of the PNASA in the community.
The PNASA derives its funds from membership fees, and scholarship fund raising projects.
Contact Information: PNASA Telephone 210-699-9339
Mailing Address 6310 Regency Wood, San Antonio, TX 78249
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President Marietta Dela Cruz - 6310 Regency Wood, San Antonio TX 78249
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