The purpose of this organization is to serve the Hispanic Community, and professional Registered Nurses and nursing students; in an effort to promote the Hispanic presence in society. A commitment to research, academic activities for the membership and continued advancement of Hispanic healthcare and culture are a concomitant focus of the NY NAHN Chapter.

María Elena Piña-Fonti. RN MA,President of NAHN.

Native of Cuba obtained her BS in nursing from Hunter College and the Masters Degree from Teachers College Columbia University. Her nursing experience spans a total of thirty eight years of which twenty eight years have been dedicated to the discipline of nursing education.
Professor Pina Fonti has presented at varied Nursing Organization Conferences and community educational events.
As an educator she Her clinical experience has a strong concentration in Emergency nursing, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology and Medical Surgical nursing
Maria Elena Pina Fonti is current president of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses; Vice President of the Northeast Chapter of the Transcultural Nursing Society; Board member of the Club Civico Cubano and participates in varied organizations dedicated to the promotion of Hispanic health and the Latino culture.

Prof Pina Fonti is a member of NBSP;Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.

THE CELEBRATION AND SAYING HASTA PRONTO TO THE OUTGOING BOARD AND SALUDOS TO THE NEW BOARD.

World Liberty TV, Team was on hand to cover this Wonderful NAHN NY CHAPTER ANNUAL AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP GALA-2014.