About Us

The Philippine Nurses Association of New England, (PNANE) is a nonprofit professional organization whose objective is to uphold the image and preserve the cultural contributions of Filipinos and Filipino American Nurses in the New England area. Founded in 1990, PNANE is committed to volunteerism, stewardship of professional talent, expertise and experience by developing programs that focus on the professional needs of its members and health care needs of the community. Through its programs and collaboration with other organizations, the Philippine Nurses Association of New England, Inc. will maintain the purposes below.

• Promote and advance nursing education with focus on the learning needs of Filipino nurses.
• Improve the quality of health care through the promotion of excellence in nursing practice and the nursing profession.
• Foster cohesiveness and colleagueship among nurses in New England and establish a communication network within the Filipino nursing community.
• Improve the image of not only Filipino nurses but nurses in general.
• Finally, to cooperate with other nursing organizations in carrying out these purposes and promoting the goals of the nursing profession.

Our Programs

Every year community service projects are expanded to reach out to the most deserving of free health care screening programs. In collaboration with other major state agencies and charitable organizations these services are provided to diverse groups in the community.

Continuing Education Programs are also provided to all members two to three times a year. These CEU programs are aimed to enhance the educational and professional knowledge and experience of all nurse members.

Twice a year PNANE sponsors two very special events. To dedicate to all its members and in celebration of Nurses Week in May , PNANE holds its annual "Nurses Night". In October of each year, the "PNANE Anniversary Ball" is usually celebrated. Both these events will give members the chance to socialize and network.

In order to finance PNANE's community service projects, fundraising activities are being launched to generate financial support. To all PNANE supporters we thank you so much.

Our Projects

Health Screening

PNANE will perform free health screening in various areas of Massachusetts. Blood pressure and cholesterol screening, blood sugar testing, therapeutic massage, nutrition and health counseling are some of the free services to be offered. The target population will be the underinsured and non insured community members including but not limited to senior citizens, Asian- American community and low income group. A grant awarded by Asian- American Unity, enables PNANE to purchase four cholesterol and blood sugar testing units and supplies.

Clothing Drive

PNANE officers and members are requested to start collecting used or old clothing to be given to charity. Recipients will be St. Vincent's de Paul and Vietnam Veterans of America.

Nursing Book Drive

All members are encouraged to collect old Nursing books as well as Nursing Journals (2000 to current issues) PNANE plans to donate these materials to Nursing Schools in the Philippines.

Bagong Kulturang Pinoy and Other Organizations

PNANE supports various organizations. One example is. Bagong Kulturang Pinoy, Inc. BKP is a non profit organization whose mission is to develop a reading culture among Filipino children in poverty stricken areas in the Philippine Islands. PNANE can support BKP by donating old or used children's books, "National Geographic ", "Life" or especially "Highlights" magazines and helps packing books for shipments to the Philippines. PNANE also supports the Philippine American Mainstream Advocacy for Nonpartisan Association (PAMANA) as first aiders during the celebration in commemoration of Philippine Independence Day in the month of June at the Boston Plaza City Hall.

Annual Boston Walk for Hunger

Every year PNANE participates in the event as First Aide providers to walk participants, supporters and spectators. PNANE continually participate in this event that occurs every year on the first Sunday of May.. Members are encouraged to join as first aiders.

"Care Kits" Drive

PNANE is collecting toiletries, toothbrushes, toothpastes, shaving kits/razors, deodorant, soaps, etc. for the homeless. This is part of our outreach program. PNANE members are asked to bring your donations when you attend CEU meetings and or PNANE functions and activities or call Eden Gianan at (781) 461-2412 to collect these items.