Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego County, Inc.

PHILOSOPHY
Belief in human dignity for all people of diverse culture, respect for human rights, and promotion of excellence in nursing practice.

MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the PNASD, a professional nursing association, to:

Promote professional and educational growth through nursing research and through provision of information on current trends in practice and issues affecting nursing.
Facilitate the interpretation of the standards of nursing practice to its members.
Collaborate with other organizations and community leaders on health related issues and problems.
Enhance Filipino nurses' image by actively participating in activities and programs that promote and enhance professionalism in nursing practice.
Develop a network to provide support, counseling, and mentorship to members to foster professional and personal growth.
Examine and review issues and problems impacting the nursing profession and make recommendations to benefit individual members.

ACTIVITIES
Professional Growth

Provide monthly continuing education and workshops with free CEU's.
Conduct nursing research projects.
Review and participate in legislative issues affecting nursing.
Interact and collaborate with other professional organizations.
Provide expertise in writing grant proposals.

Community Service

Offer scholarship awards.
Conduct health screening activities and health education classes.
Participate in community programs and activities.
Promote and support ethnic diversity (i. e. Martin Luther King Celebration, Hispanic Scholarship Events).

MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS

National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurses Association
Philippine Nurses Association of America
Council of Philippine-American Organizations

FOCUS
The PNASD was formed and organized in 1974. The focus of the association is on the need for:

Unity among Filipino nurses.
Upholding excellence in nursing practice.
Sensitivity to human needs for service.