PNASA

                         Philippine Nurses Association         of San Antonio

        Known as PNASA.

     The PNASA is an educational, professional, voluntary, non-sectarian, and a non profit organization. It was founded on March 1989 with 17 strong Filipino nurses, 16 were officers and 1 adviser.

    The purpose of the PNASA shall be to provide  a structure that will uphold the professional positive image and foster the welfare of the Filipino-American nurses in San Antonio, Texas and nearby  counties.

 

PNASA objectives are:

• Promote professional nursing standards as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing and accrediting agencies in the United States.         

• Collaborate with professional organizations and agencies to develop and implement educational programs related to nursing practice, administration, education and research.                                                       

• Provide support to the new Filipino-American nurses relevant to their orientation to the health care system and cultural adjustment in San Antonio.                                                 

• Encourage participation of its members in professional, educational, research, and community activities.                                           

• Support the goals and objectives of the Philippine Nurses Association of America.