Joining The Jamaica Black Nurses of Florida can provide several benefits, including:
- Professional Development: Members of the organization have access to training, educational workshops, and seminars, which can help to enhance their skills and knowledge in nursing.
- Networking: The organization provides a platform for networking with other nurses, healthcare professionals, and organizations within the healthcare industry. This can help members to build relationships, learn about new opportunities, and stay informed about current trends and issues in healthcare.
- Community Service: Members can participate in various community service initiatives and volunteer opportunities, which can help to improve health outcomes in the community and promote public health.
- Advocacy: The organization is committed to advocating for the health and well-being of the Jamaican and Black communities in Florida. Members can participate in advocacy efforts and help to raise awareness about health issues affecting these communities.
- Cultural Competence: Being a part of the Jamaican Black Nurses of Florida can help members to improve their cultural competence, understanding of diversity and inclusion in healthcare, and ability to deliver culturally sensitive care to patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Leadership Opportunities: Members can serve in leadership roles within the organization and develop their leadership skills through various programs and initiatives.
Overall, joining the Jamaica Black Nurses of Florida can provide members with opportunities to grow professionally, network with other healthcare professionals, engage in community service, and contribute to advocacy efforts.
Services Include
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Annual Scholarships to eligible individuals pursuing Health Science degrees
Download Scholarship Criteria & Application - Continuing Education for Nurses
- •Ralph Farquharson Award to a college student (contact us for criteria)
- Community Health Fairs
- Networking and Social Events
- Collaborate with other organizations that share our goals and principles
- Donate medical supplies/equipment to the Caribbean
- Annual Monetary Donations to Local and National Foundations and Organizations
- International Medical Missions
- Recognizing Outstanding Performance among Members
- Communicating the Expressive Arts through the JNAF Choir and Speakers Forum

Join JNAF
JOIN US - BECOME A MEMBER

Membership to JNAF is open to any individual who supports the mission and philosophy of the organization, and who is seeking an opportunity to help others as a healthcare volunteer, a financial contributor, or to make a contribution through the gift of music and song.
Working Hours
As a member, there are several committees available of which you can be of service:
- Education
- Membership and Retention
- Public Relations
- Social
- Choir
- Project
- Building
OUR 5C's OF MEMBERSHIP
COMMITMENT TO SERVICE
COMPASSION
For the needs of others
CULTURAL
Diversity
CONTINUING
Education
CAN-DO
Attitude