The Spirit of Giving Fundraising Event
Join us for the PNAAF Fundraising event to benefit the Medical-Surgical Mission in General Santos City, Philippines on January 2025.
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Your generosity of spirit and steadfast commitment to "health for all" through nursing care, education, scholarship, management, and research continue to inspire the work of the PNAA Foundation and bring our mission to life. This year, your support for PNAAF scholarships, leadership development, humanitarian missions, and advocacy has opened doors for emerging Filipino American nurse leaders and strengthened our PNAA family's ability to serve diverse communities across the United States and the Philippines. Every gift of time, talent, and treasure - no matter the amount - becomes part of a larger story of hope, equity, and opportunity for current and future generations of nurses. May this Christmas season bring you and your loved ones deep peace, renewed joy, and the quiet assurance that your work and witness as Filipino American nurses truly make a difference. As we look to the New Year, the PNAA Foundation, together with its Officers and Board of Directors, stands ready to continue partnering with you in advancing our shared vision of professional excellence and better health for all. PNAAF NEWS & UPDATESJOINT STATEMENT: NURSING ORGANIZATIONS OF COLOR RESPOND TO PROPOSED FEDERAL LIMITATION OF STUDENT LOAN ACCESS FOR NURSINGOur organizations, representing professional nurses of color across the United States, stand with the American Nurses Association, Institute for Health and Social Equity, Nursing Community Coalition, and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing in expressing deep concern over the Department of Education's proposed redefinition of "professional degree" programs that excludes nursing from federal loan eligibility. This policy will create significant barriers to advanced nursing education at a critical time for our nation's healthcare workforce. Nurses of color already carry disproportionately higher student loan debt than their white counterparts. Excluding Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and nursing PhD programs from professional degree classification will create insurmountable financial obstacles for aspiring nurse leaders of color who are essential to providing care in medically underserved communities. This threatens the pathway of nursing faculty, nurse practitioners, and nurse scientists of color at a time when workforce diversity has never been more critical to improving patient outcomes and healthcare access. The Department's proposed framework requires that professional degree programs signify completion of academic requirements for beginning practice, represent professional skill beyond a bachelor's degree, require professional licensure, and be doctoral-level programs. Advanced practice registered nurse programs meet every criterion stated in the department's framework. Graduates of these programs are independent providers, healthcare systems leaders, researchers, and educators who require professional licensure and provide direct patient care. Read morePost-baccalaureate nursing education is rigorous and essential to our nation's healthcare needs. In many rural, tribal, and underserved communities, advanced practice nurses—including nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists—are often the only accessible healthcare providers. Their exclusion based solely on Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code classification contradicts the Department's own stated criteria. Healthcare workforce diversity directly improves patient outcomes, increases access to care in underserved areas, and reduces health disparities. Nurses of color are more likely to practice in medically underserved communities and provide care to patients from similar backgrounds. Restricting loan access for advanced nursing education will diminish the pipeline of diverse providers serving the communities that need them most and perpetuate existing health equity gaps. We urge the Department of Education to:
Nurses represent the largest segment of the healthcare workforce and the health of our nation depends on assuring that we continue to educate a robust, diverse nursing workforce. We stand ready to work collaboratively to ensure federal policy supports the healthcare workforce our nation requires to care for all citizens with dignity, respect, and compassion as codified in the nursing code of ethics. About UsThis statement reflects the shared commitment of professional organizations representing over one million racially and ethnically diverse nurses across the United States, including:
Featured Articles and Events |
PNAA Foundation Gabi ng Parangal - Honoring our Global NursesNomination is now open for GNP. Honoring our Global Nurses is a prestigious award that recognizes the exceptional contributions of Filipino nurses who have made a significant impact on global healthcare. Application deadline is on September 30, 2025. 
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2025 PNAAF 5K Wellness ChallengeVirtual run/walk registration is open from April 1, 2024 - May 25, 2024 to secure your 5K shirts. A certificate of recognition will be awarded for these categories: Best Community Group Photo, Best Chapter Group Photo, and Most Chapter. Participation Registration ends July 19, 2025, at 9:00am EDT. 
Filipino Nurses Global Summit VI and 15th International Nursing ConferenceThe event, themed Beyond Borders: Filipino Nurses' Impact & Influence in Global Health Transformation, is presented by the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. (PNAA), Philippine Nurses Association, Inc., and the Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing Commission on Filipinos Overseas.
PNAAF LEGACY TREE SPONSORS |
2024 PNAAF Scholarship Awards Recipients
ALFRED LOPEZ
MSN, AGPCNP-C, AGACNP-BC, PMHNPs
- Practicing as a hospitalist nurse practitioner at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
- Pursuing a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate at National University.
- Philippine Nurses Association of America Foundation Scholarship Awards Recipient for 2024.
CONGRATULATIONS ALFRED!
BELINDA MENDOZA
MSN, RN, PHN
- Family Centered Care Unit as the Assistant Department Administrator at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center.
- Pursuing her PhD degree at Azusa Pacific University and plans to be a Nurse Theorist.
- Philippine Nurses Association of America Foundation Scholarship Awards Recipient for 2024.
CONGRATULATIONS BELINDA!
MA MILANI ZABALA
MN, RN, IBCLC, CCM
- Utilization Review Case Manager at UC Davis Health Medical Center.
- Pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice with Educational Leadership Emphasis at Grand Canyon University.
- Philippine Nurses Association of America Foundation Scholarship Awards Recipient for 2024.
CONGRATULATIONS JET!
Featured Videos
Elderlies in one of Home for the Elderly in San Juan City, Metro Manila, were given free dental services. Click the video to watch.
To commemorate their selfless and heroic services, the PNAA Foundation is launching the “Bayani ng Mundo, Honoring our Nurse Heroes” Special Campaign to pay tribute to our members and others for their commitment and dedication to their chosen profession.
"Recognizing Nursing Heroes" - There's a hero in each and every one of us. Please click the play button to watch the tribute video.