Upcoming Events

 

NAHN Bylaws Webinar - Reviewing 2025 Requested Bylaw Changes
May 14, 2025 | 8PM Eastern

Join the NAHN Bylaws Committee to review the 2025 submissions for bylaw changes. The NAHN Bylaws Committee will review the current version and the requested alteration while answering questions and taking feedback from NAHN Members.

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NAHN Elections - Meet the Candidates: Treasurer & Nominating Committee
May 15, 2025 | 8PM Eastern

Join NAHN for a virtual town-hall-style meeting to ask questions and learn more about the candidates for the NAHN Treasurer position and the NAHN Nominating Committee 2025-2027 term.

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Next Generation of Latinas in Nursing
May 19, 2025 | 7PM Eastern

The NAHN Membership Committee welcomes Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Connecticut Center for Nursing, and Liliana Trespalacios, BSN, RN, RMA, to connect Latina students with Latina nurses, educators, and leaders to foster mentorship and career guidance. This will be conducted through a one-time, 2-hour webinar where authors from Latina's in Nursing Volume 1 & II will present their journeys and stories of personal resilience and how to form a professional identity for better preparation for nursing practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:

  1. Navigate with Confidence: Participants will be able to identify key strategies for academic success, personal resilience, and community building throughout the nursing school journey, with an emphasis on culturally relevant support systems and mentorship.
  2. Bridge the Gap to Practice: Participants will evaluate the transition from students to practicing nurse—including licensure prep, professional identity formation, and real-world expectations—while exploring diverse, non- traditional beyond the beside settings that align with their values and goals.
  3. Own Your Narrative, Change the Narrative: Participants will explore the power of storytelling to amplify their voices, advocate for equity in healthcare, and inspire systemic change—developing their own professional story as a tool for leadership, advocacy, and impact.

AUDIENCE 
NAHN student nurses, pre-nursing students, and NAHN members are also welcome to attend. NAHN pre-nursing students and nursing students are the targeted group for this webinar to provide inspiration and encouragement to help bridge the gap between academics and real-world practice as Latina nurses

SPEAKERS
Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez, DNP, Author of Latina's in Nursing
Liliana Trespalacios, BSN, RN, RMA, Contributing Author

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Encore Screening and Q&A for "Everybody's Work: Healing what hurts us all"
May 27, 2025 | 6PM Eastern

Join NAHN for an encore screening of "Everybody's Work: Healing What Hurts Us All" followed by a Q&A with those involved with this film.

SPEAKERS:
Dr. Anna María Valdez, PhD, RN, CEN, CFRN, FAADN, FAEN
Dr. Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-RN, FADLN, FAONL

"Everybody’s Work” examines the hidden disease plaguing healthcare in the United States: structural racism. Through the lens of fearless nurses, this documentary not only exposes the biases that result in worse healthcare outcomes for people of color, but it captures the painful impact they have — both on patients and nurses.

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NAHN Immigration Toolkit: Helping the Immigrant Community to Know Their Rights
May 29, 2025 | 8PM Eastern

This session will introduce the NAHN’s Immigration Toolkit. We will discuss its necessity and implications, guiding nurses as healthcare professionals to effectively navigate recent policy changes regarding interactions with ICE agents in hospitals, clinics, and community settings. Participants will learn how to ensure compliance with HIPAA and understand the legal protections available. Additionally, we will cover strategies for supporting and advocating for patients who face threats from immigration enforcement.

SPEAKERS
Ashley Merida, NAHN Phoenix Chapter, NAHN Policy & Advocacy Committee Member
Dra. Rubi Alva de Hickson, NAHN Board of Directors & NAHN Policy & Advocacy Chair

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Anti-DEI Legislation: Be Informed, Embrace the Power of Advocacy
June 26, 2025 | 8PM Eastern

A one-hour webinar will be held to examine an anti-DEI law, including the general prohibitions it entails and their implications. This session aims to clarify its relevance to NAHN chapters and their leadership, as well as to enhance understanding of their First Amendment rights and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:

  1. Participants will be able to identify at least three key pieces of current or proposed anti-DEI legislation that impact healthcare settings.
  2. Participants will be able to articulate the potential negative effects of anti-DEI legislation on patient care, health equity, and professional practice.
  3. Participants will be able to describe at least two concrete actions to advocate for DEI principles within their workplaces and communities, including contacting legislators, engaging in professional discussions, and supporting relevant initiatives.
  4. Evaluate how anti-DEI policies impact patient care, access to services, and health outcomes—especially for marginalized communities—and discuss the broader implications for the healthcare workforce.

SPEAKERS
Dra. Lois Lopez, DNP, MSN, RN
Dra. Rubi Alva de Hickson, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, PHN

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NAHN 50th Annual Conference

July 16-18 | Dallas, TX

The National Association of Hispanic Nurses is thrilled to announce Dallas, TX as the host city for our NAHN 50th Annual Conference! NAHN nurses, students, researchers, and healthcare professionals will gather at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas to learn, connect, and celebrate 50 years of NAHN.