The Cleveland Council of Black Nurses is currently a visible and viable force in nursing in Northeast Ohio since 1971. Our commitment to the recruitment and retention of Black students in nursing programs, to the career mobility of black nurses and to the health of the black consumers is our primary goal.

More than ever the survival of all nurses is being influenced by economic and political factors. Furthermore, as different interest groups attempt to control nursing practice, Black nurses must join with their colleagues to plan strategies to counteract these forces.

CCBN Is Committed To Improving The Quality Of Life By:

* Building consumer knowledge and understanding of healthcare issues.

* Educating and mentoring registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical nurses, nursing students and retired nurses.

* Facilitating the professional development and career advancement of nurses in emerging health care systems.