PNA New York

06/05/2026

💥New York will be buzzin’ this weekend!🗽It’s Filipino party mode in the city.

Come join PNA NY this weekend to celebrate Philippine Independendence Day!

Our city is celebrating our home country with so many activities. Check out these events and join us. You can march with us along Madison Ave to show our Filipino pride or volunteer as First Aid providers (or both).

All event details are provided in the attachments. Let’s celebrate our culture and heritage this weekend!

Hope to see you all soon!

06/01/2026

We are just beaming with PRIDE for this nomination.

It is never an easy task to create a platform where we can tell our stories and highlight the things we do for our members and the community of New York. To have a newsletter we can truly be proud of is already a gain and an accomplishment on our end.

We greatly appreciate and value this nomination from PNAA.

Kudos to our Editor in Chief, Ian Saludares, his editorial team and our contributing writers for leading our chapter to this level of excellence.

🏆 Celebrating Excellence in Chapter Communications! 🏆

The Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) proudly congratulates the nominees for the PRIDE Award – Outstanding Newsletter Award:

📰 InTouch – PNA New Jersey
📰 The Connection – PNA New York
📰 The Grapevine – PNA Central California

Congratulations to all the nominees for your remarkable contributions and commitment to excellence in chapter communications.

Join us as we announce the winner at the 47th PNAA National Convention in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

06/01/2026

📣We are waking up to this great news!

💥We are one of the contenders for the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. PRIDE Newsletter Award!💥

We want to congratulate and thank our Editor in Chief, Mr. Ian Saludares, and his newsletter and editorial team for this nomination.

Our heartfelt appreciation to our contributing writers for their written articles. Their narratives are the reason why our newsletter, The Connection, is relevant.

This is a much awaited and long time coming for our Chapter. Mabuhay and congratulations to PNA New York!

🏆 PRIDE Awards – Outstanding Editorial Award Nominees 🏆

The Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) proudly recognizes the nominees for the Outstanding Editorial Award, honoring exceptional writers whose words inspire, educate, and elevate the nursing profession.

✨ “From Bedside to Spotlight: The Resilience and Legacy of Filipino Nurses”
Ian N. Saludares, MPA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPXP
PNA New York

✨ “Empowering Nurses Through Advocacy, Leadership and Compassion”
Elaine Magat, BSN, BSRT, RN
PNA New Jersey

Congratulations to our Outstanding Editorial Award nominees!

Join us as we announce the winner at the 47th PNAA National Convention Gala Night in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

05/31/2026

Preserving our history 📚📓🇵🇭

Our PNA NY officers met with Laura Chen-Schultz, Deputy Director of the Asian Pacific American Institute at NYU, and Tiffany Sloan, an MA student in NYU's Archives and Public History Program, to discuss the archiving of our organizational documents in preparation for our Centennial event.

The documents will be housed in NYU's library to facilitate enhanced member access and preservation. We hope that this initiative will preserve the work and accomplishments of our organization throughout the years and will be appreciated by future generations.

We are glad that we are making progress in archiving our valuable documents which chronicles our chapter's historical stories through the years.

05/31/2026

As we wrap up the month honoring Nurses, we appreciate ANA NY for incorporating us in a co-branding campaign that showcases the outstanding contributions of our nurses in New York.

The greeting ad campaign was featured in the Daily News alongside other prominent professional nursing organizations, including ANA NY, BNA of NYC, and AORN NY.

We place great importance on this collaborative endeavor. Thank you to our devoted nurses.

05/27/2026

Join the Philippine Nurses Association of New York, Inc. (PNA New York) for the upcoming ACHIEVE Network event: “The CNS Impact on Practice, Policy, and Outcomes” on June 29, 2026, from 8–9 PM (ET).

This FREE virtual session will feature three outstanding Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) who are shaping care delivery and outcomes:

▪ Kristina Madrazo, MS, RN, CNS, OCN
▪ Faye Ari Inumerables, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, OCN
▪ Stephanie Rivera-Gamma, MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG

They will share insights on how CNS expertise transforms practice, influences policy, and elevates patient and system outcomes.

Register and share with your network. Don’t miss this important conversation.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nx7vepNWRX6dn-KMRrThDw

05/26/2026

💥JOIN. RENEW. EMPOWER.💥

📣 Be Part of the Philippine Nurses Association of New York

The strength of our nursing community begins with each one of us. By becoming a member of the Philippine Nurses Association of New York (PNA New York), you are joining a dynamic network of Filipino American nurses committed to leadership, mentorship, advocacy, professional growth, and community service.

Whether you are a seasoned nurse, a new graduate, or a nursing student, there is a place for you in our growing community.

Why Join PNA New York?

✨ Professional networking opportunities
✨ Leadership and career development
✨ Educational programs and mentorship
✨ Community outreach and volunteer opportunities
✨ Scholarships and student support
✨ Advocacy for Filipino nurses and healthcare communities
✨ Lifelong friendships and meaningful connections

Together, we continue to elevate Filipino nursing excellence and inspire the next generation of nurse leaders.

Here’s How You Can Help Strengthen Our Organization

✔️ Sign up as a new member or renew your membership
✔️ Recruit new members to join PNA New York
✔️ For only $20/year, sponsor or recruit nursing students to become members or renew their membership
✔️ Encourage fellow nurses to renew their memberships
✔️ Sponsor nurses who would benefit from belonging to our professional community

Every membership helps us expand our programs, support future nurses, and continue our mission of service and leadership.

Join or Renew Today:

https://mypnaa.org/Join-Us

Together, we lead. Together, we inspire. Together, we serve.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

On this Memorial Day, PNA New York proudly pays tribute not only to our fallen heroes in uniform, but also to the countless nurses who served with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication during times of war, crisis, and peace.

Nurses have always stood at the front lines of healing, answering the call to care for others even in the most difficult times. Their service, sacrifice, and humanity embody the true spirit of Memorial Day.

As we reflect on the freedoms we enjoy today, may we never forget those who gave so much for our communities and our country.

With gratitude and remembrance,
The Philippine Nurses Association of New York, Inc.

05/25/2026

PNA New York was deeply honored to serve as the Official First Aid Provider during the Inaugural Santacruzan & the 100th Canonical Coronation Anniversary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag at the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.

This historic and faith-filled celebration brought together more than 2,000 devotees from across the United States in a remarkable gathering of devotion, culture, and community. PNA New York proudly stood in service throughout the event, ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all attendees during this momentous occasion.

With over 20 dedicated nurse volunteers, our organization carefully prepared for the event through extensive coordination with event organizers and the NYPD, strategic deployment of roving First Aid teams throughout the venue, and active support in managing the quick turnover of masses and large crowd movements at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Despite the torrential rain, our volunteers showed extraordinary commitment, professionalism, compassion, and resilience. Their willingness to serve under challenging conditions truly reflected the heart of nursing and the spirit of bayanihan.

We extend our deepest gratitude to every volunteer who generously gave their time, expertise, and energy to make this event safe and successful. Your service embodied the mission of PNA New York and demonstrated the strength and dedication of Filipino nurses in our community.

Maraming salamat for representing PNA New York with excellence, grace, and unwavering service.

05/24/2026

PNA New York wishes to congratulate Ms. Lolit Compas, PNAA/PNA NY Past President and PNA NY Advisor, on receiving the prestigious Women of Malolos Award from the Order of the Knights of Rizal.

The award is one of the highest honors bestowed upon women of exceptional achievement, leadership, and service.

A pillar of leadership within the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. and PNA New York, Lolit Compas continues to inspire generations through her unwavering dedication, excellence in nursing, and remarkable contributions to the profession and the Filipino community.

Her legacy of leadership, compassion, and service is truly deserving of this distinguished recognition. Congratulations on this well-earned honor! 🇵🇭✨

We are super proud of you! 💯👏🙌👍🌟🍾🥂