New Mexico Native American Indian Nurses Association

An organization dedicated to the enablement of Native American Nurses

Membership Form 2025 Workshop

About Us

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 descent 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.
Dissemination 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

Organization Updates

NMNAINA was honored by "Homes for Heroes" and received funding for the organizations' student success program.

Upcoming Meetings

All meetings are held virtually.

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

All meetings held the second Saturday of the month, 10 AM to 12 PM Mountain time.

For information on future meetings, please contact:

Upcoming Workshops

NMNAINA and N-Nurses Presents “Empowering Indigenous Students for Success in Nursing” Workshop

When: June 20th, 2025

See Flyer for more info including on how to RSVP

2025 Workshop Flyer

Meet the Board

Board of Directors

Student Success Scholarship

NMNAINA Scholarship Recipients

Student Bios

Contact Us

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 26674, Albuquerque, NM 87125

Organization Officers

Lucretia Jones, RN, MSN - Board President
Erma Marbut, RN, MSN/Ed. - President Emeritus
Dee Billops, RN, DNP, APRN-BCS - Treasurer

Board Members

Fran A'Hern Smith, RN, DNP - Board Member
Sarah Phillips Ruiz, RN, BSN - Board Member

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