MISSION & HISTORY
The San Diego Association of Hispanic Nurses (SDNAHN) was organized in San Diego in October 1993 by Antonia ‘Tonie’ Brown, MA, RN and several other dedicated women. Since its inception, this organization has grown in numbers with a diverse membership. It has been instrumental in supporting nursing students by awarding scholarships throughout the nurse career ladder. The purpose in the formation of SDNAHN is to provide LatinX nurses with the opportunity to network and address specific health and professional issues related to the Hispanic culture.
SDNAHN is a branch of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses located in Washington, D.C., founded in 1974 by Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, Dean Emeritus of State University of New York, Downstate, School of Nursing.