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WELCOME 2024!

HERE'S WHAT'S NEW ON CCBN'S HORIZON

Our 50th year was a great adventure and a springboard into the advancement of the profession of Nursing. With new leaders come new innovations. With CCBN's new president, Vel Garner RN at the helm, the adventure is only picking up speed.

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Scroll Down To See How We Promote Culturally Competent and Equitable Healthcare for All

ONE RACE
should not be burdened with determining the health standards for
ALL RACES

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH: WE SERVE WITH PRIDE


Join The Colorado Council of Black Nurses Inc in supporting under-served communities to be equal contributors in the determination of healthcare standards by increasing the number of Black/African American professional nurses throughout the healthcare continuum. You don't have to be "Black" to belong. You only need a desire to support the mission of equitable healthcare for ALL and a willingness to address health equity from a cultural perspective.

<p style="font-size: 15px">Dedication: COVID She-roes. Health field women representing Colorado on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020
<p style="font-size: 15px">Profession Advancement: CCBN's Space Nursing Program is announced by the 2022 CCBN President, Robin Bruce FN, BSN, RN at the 2022 Colorado Nurses Association Convention. (2022)
<p style="font-size: 15px">Success: Congratulations to new nurse Elsy Peoples BSN, RN, who as of October 2021 is also a CCBN Scholar Alumni!
<p style="font-size: 15px">Scholarship: New CCBN Scholar Carrie Smith is in good company among CCBN Scholars at the 2021 CCBN Scholarship Soiree.
<p style="font-size: 15px">Community Advancement: CCBN extends its reach across Colorado thanks to Colorado's Health Capitol (CHC). CCBN now has the opportunity to reach the Western Slopes and Eastern Plains as a part of CHC's Community Access Program. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Aerospace: Thanks to space, aeronautic, education, nursing and other health experts who worked together to make space exploration a reality for our youth and the virgin flight of the CCBN Space Expo a success. Join us for the 2022 national launch. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Achievement: CCBN Scholar Dayriana Sanders receives prestigious award in recognition of her contributions toward college student success from the Colorado Community College System. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Men's Health: Free Prostate Screening. Retired nurses (from left to right) Lee Thomas RN along with CCBN members Dr. Margie Cook RN, Dorothy Reid RN, and Loretta Tipton-Perry RN show how nurses never really retire and stay on the ready for whenever the need arises lending a hand at the free prostate screening event collaboration with Colorado Black Health Collaborative and Inner City Health. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Recognition: It's a GO! Thanks to CCBN member and Councilwoman Jennifer Allen-Thomas RN (3rd from left), CO will have a Nurse license plate. Proceeds help fund nursing scholarships. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Outreach: CCBN showed up to educate and vaccinate at the Black Arts Festival. Members Shown (alphabetically): Elerie Archer RN, Robin Bruce RN, Janaye Culton MA, and Elsy David RN.  2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Community: CCBN on the move in the community educating on subjects from COVID to Nursing in Space. Members shown: Ana Cox LPN, Councilwoman Jennifer Allen-Thomas RN, CCBN Scholar Jael Mallory. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Professional Development: The 3rd Annual New Grad Symposium addressed the need for nurses to maintain their mental health thanks to NGS Coordinator Lynn Hoskins RN, Michael Wilkins MSW, LCSW, Ana Cox LPN, CCBN Scholar Janaye Culton MA, Dr. Laura Excell RN, and Beverly Wasserman RN. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Community: CCBN and ECCBN members answer the call at COVID Pop Up Clinics in underserved communities. Shown: Clinic at King Baptist Church spearheaded by CCBN/ECCBN Member Loretta Tipton-Perry RN. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Dedication: Known for our dedication, CCBN follows through to make sure communities receive the 2nd shot. Members Shown (alphabetically): RN's Loretta Tipton-Perry, Dorothy Reid, Christine Foster, President Robin Bruce, Elerie Archer, and Jennifer Allen-Thomas.  2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Achievement: Margie Cook PhD, RN among the panel of Global MindED's Wonder Women of Healthcare. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Project PPE AID: Our scholarship recipients (CCBN Scholars) stay active and give back to the community. CCBN Scholar Jael Mallory assists in delivering much needed masks to a local women's shelter. 2020
<p style="font-size: 15px">Outreach: CCBN Scholar Danyelle Gilbert SN speaks about health disparities on Erica Cobb's Comback Podcast Show. 2020
<p style="font-size: 15px">Global Outreach: Parish Nurse Emma Jackson RN (right)in Zimbabwe, Africa
<p style="font-size: 15px">Social Action: Behind the scenes of the COVID-19 pandemic, CCBN/ECCBN members making and delivering 1,000 masks to local care facilities and homeless communities.Shown: President Robin Bruce RN, Past President Margie Cook PhD, and Arabela Bruce CNA. 2020
<p style="font-size: 15px">Dedication: On the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic, CCBN Scholar Janaye Culton MA/CNA armed with PPE gear and a prayer. 2020
<p style="font-size: 15px">History: CCBN contributed to the success of the Dr. Justina Ford 150th Birthday Celebration. Look for us in the video. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Profession Advancement: Aerospace Scientists to Emmy winners convened at the CCBN Space Talks to make space a reality for the next generation. CCBN Space Expo creator Ana Cox LPN (shown bottom right) 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Scholarship: Congrats to CCBN Scholar Alumna Kelci Boyard BSN, RN on her promotion as the 2020 CCBN Scholarship Program Chairman!
<p style="font-size: 15px">Professional Development: Grant Writing Workshop thanks to John Weir. Members Shown: RN's Lynn Hoskins, Robin Bruce, Dr. Margie Cook, and Dorothy Reid, and nurse graduate Rose Jean Gilles 2019
<p style="font-size: 15px">Profession Advancement: Year two of the New Graduate Symposium introduced those aspiring to advance in the nursing profession to Space Nursing thanks to CCBN/ECCBN Member Lynn Hsokins BSN, RN. 2020
<p style="font-size: 15px">Dedication: CCBN Nurses honored by the Colorado Nurses Association. (left to right) Beverley Wasserman RN, Dr. Margie Cook RN, Robin Bruce RN, and Dorothy Reid RN. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Philanthropy: Past ECCBN President Chris Bryant DNP, RN and THRIVE Center President Veronica Camargo Fundraise at the 2019 CBHC Black & White Gala in Denver, CO.
<p style="font-size: 15px">Health Equity: Multi-ethnic organizations collaborated to address child and youth health disparitiesat the CCBN/ECCBN Health Equity Accord Year 2 held February  15, 2020 at Children's Colorado.
<p style="font-size: 15px">Outreach: CCBN Scholar Janaye Culton educated new moms at the Center for African American Health's Collaborative Black Health Summit. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Philanthropy: ECCBN Members Represent at the 2019 Colorado Black Health Collaborative Black & White Gala. ECCBN is an official sponsor of CBHC. 2019
<p style="font-size: 15px">THANK YOU: Thank You to the families of our CCBN/ECCBN members who share us with those in need and willingly risk their health so our nurses and and healthcare workers can serve the health needs of the community. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Community: ECCBN Treasurer Dorothy Reid BSN, RN fundraisingfor 2019 CO Sickle Cell Association Walk.
<p style="font-size: 15px">Social Action: CCBN "retired" nurses Dr. Margie Cook and Dorothy Reid RN are heavy hitters in administering COVID vaccinations. Shown: Dr. Cook 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">CO Social Action: Governor Jared Polis and ECCBN President at CO Black Caucus Event 2019<p style="font-size: 10px">Photo courtesy of McBoat Photography
<p style="font-size: 15px">Social Action: 3rd annual CCBN Health Equity Accord takes a different angle on racism thanks to all involved and especially our sponsors Connect for Health Colorado, Tana Padilla, Rocky Mountain Association of Black Psychologists, National Association of Black Social Workers, and Confluency Consultants & Associates. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Profession: Members of the Iota Eta Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Inc. National Nursing Sorority communed with CCBN/ECCBN members to address health equity and donate to those in need during the holiday season. 2019
<p style="font-size: 15px">International Relations: CCBN Scholar Naomi Alvaro assists with the free flu shot  event hosted by the African Leadership Group amid COVID-19 in Nov 2020
<p style="font-size: 15px">Philanthropy: Welcoming in the new year with the spirit of giving,CCBN Scholar Danyelle Gilbert CNA and immediate past president Margie Cook PhDdeliver books and toiletries to a local battered women's shelter.Items donated by Chi Eta Phi and CCBN/ECCBN members. 2020
<p style="font-size: 15px">Health Equity: CCBN's first ever double webinar - one in Spanish - led by CCBN member Beverly Wasserman RN was a huge success thanks to the super interpretation skills of CCBN Scholars Elsy David SN and Dayriana Sanders SN. 2021
<p style="font-size: 15px">Scholarship: Scholarship Program members Robin Bruce and Kelci Boyard with Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) leaders. 2019
<p style="font-size: 15px">Social Action: Dr. Terri Richardson of CBHC and Dr. Margie Cook of CCBN/ECCBN administered flu shots to metro-Denver's African communities amid COVID-19 in Nov 2020
<p style="font-size: 15px">Scholarship: Congratulations to CCBN Scholar Naomi Alvaro (shown with CCBN Scholarship Committee ChairmanRobin Bruce) who graduated with anAssociates in Science Degree. Next stop: BSN! 2019
<p style="font-size: 15px">Kudos: Congrats to ECCBN President Dr. Margie Cook (left) on receiving a 2019 Community Service Award from the Reginas' Social and Civic Club, founded by the Honorable Gloria Tanner (right of Dr. Cook), at their 60th Anniversary Celebration. 2019
<p style="font-size: 15px">Community: Supporting community development and education at the 2019St. Stephen's Missionary Baptist Church Gala. Shown: Vice President Robin Bruce RN with Pastor Randolph C. West Jr.
<p style="font-size: 15px">Firsts: Dr. Betty Williams, the only Black Deanof CU School of Nursing, with Dr. Cook 2016</p>
<p style="font-size: 15px">Social Action: Rep. Leslie Herod (HD-8) and ECCBN Vice President at CO Black Caucus Event 2019<p style="font-size: 10px">Photo courtesy of McBoat Photography
<p style="font-size: 15px">Professional Development: QMAP through DNP were well represented on the nurse track panel at the ECCBN New Grad Symposium Panel which informed many new (and not so new) to the nurse profession about scope of practice and employment rights. 2019
<p style="font-size: 15px">Scholarship: CCBN Scholar Lorrena (right) meetscommunity icon Cleo Parker Robinson (mid) 2018

Dedication: COVID She-roes. Health field women representing Colorado on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020

OUR IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE LAST

QUARTER

Things That Go BOOM... Or Not!

A New Take on Healthy Air, CCBN Hosts a NASA X-59 Watch Party on Friday, January 12, 2024

The launch of CCBN was not the only part of history that occurred 50 years ago. In 1973, the FAA banned commercial supersonic flight over land due to the over 100 decibels of sound made as these aircraft broke the sound barrier, creating a sonic boom that in its wake created noise pollution that broke windows in buildings, disturbed animals, and traumatized humans. Now, 51 years later, NASA, in conjunction with Lockheed Martin, is hopeful they have solved the thunderous problem with the X-59 (QueSST) experimental, supersonic aircraft "to achieve supersonic flight over land." To celebrate this achievement and give a nod to the importance of healthy air environments, CCBN's Aerospace Nursing Department and CCBN Inc Aerospace, with a sponsorship from the Colorado Space Business Roundtable, will host a NASA X-59 Rollout Watch Party at the CHC on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 2 pm. Much fun is expected as edible airplane crafts are made, games played, food eaten, networks increased (of course), and the rollout watched live.

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Did We "SEE YOU IN AUSTRALIA?!"

CCBN President Co-Leads First US-Based Panels for the International Humans In Space Summit in Melbourne, Australia.

Special thanks are due to Dr. Anna Clebone Ruskin, and Robin Bruce, FN, BSN, RN, for coordinating the first three US-based panels. - Rowena Christiansen, ad astra vida project

On Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 6:30 pm MST (that's Sunday, Dec 10 in Australia), CCBN President Robin Bruce FN, BSN, RN moderated a 6-person panel titled "Space Implications of UAV Use in the Delivery of Health Care in Remote Regions" at the 2023 International Humans in Space Summit (IHS 2023). This year the ad astra vida project brought IHS 2023, a one-day, fully virtual (via Zoom) summit, as part of the new Melbourne International Space Festival.  An exciting selection of panelists and presenters from the US, Choctaw Nation, Africa, and Australia showcased topics in the areas of space health, commercial spaceflight, remote medical care, human rights in space, and preparing for human exploration of Mars. Special thanks to Dr. Rowena Christiansen of the ad astra project and the University of Melbourne for the opportunity, and to the expert UAV panelists (in alphabetical order by first name) Christopher Robertson, Dawn Zoldi, James Grimsley, Gertrude Namitala, and Shea Fehrenbach. Click HERE to read about the stellar panelists and to find out more about the International Humans in Space Summits.

Did we SEE YOU IN AUSTRALIA? No worries if not. Click here to see the recordings! VIEW ALL PANELS

visit https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ to find your time zone.

Dr. Anna Clebone Ruskin
Robin Bruce FN, RN

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Oh What... Success!

A beautiful acknowledgement of service to the community.

2023 CCBN ANNUAL HOLIDAY GATHERING

On behalf of the Colorado Council of Black Nurses Inc, THANK YOU for coming out (and in some instances, staying home and attending virtually if ill or exposed) and celebrating with us our accomplishments this year and the 2022-2024 term! Thank you also to those who were unable to come but gave support where needed. Special shout out and big thank you to Chef Leilah Rice of Brown Rice Consortium who was our catering sponsor, making fabulous vegan and other selections that pleased the palate while staying allergen free! All of your support means so much to CCBN and the communities we serve. Over 40 organizations showed up, showed out, and networked for the vision of equitable health care for all. Representative organizations included SEE BELOW. With collaborative partners like these outreaching to underserved communities, 2024 is really going to shine bright!

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc
  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
  • Biden Harris Administration
  • Brown Rice Consortium  
  • The Caregiver’s Guardian
  • CCBN Inc Aerospace
  • CCBN Scholars
  • Children’s Hospital
  • Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)
  • Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence (CCNE)
  • Colorado Council of Black Nurses Inc (CCBN)
  • Colorado Department of Human Services Fort Logan
  • Colorado Nurses Association’s DNA 20
  • Colorado Space Business Roundtable (CSBR)
  • Colorado State University Drone Center (CSU Drone)
  • Commerce City – City Council
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc
  • Denver Health
  • Denver Public Schools (DPS)
  • Denver-Rocky Mountain Association of Black Psychologists (DRMABPsi)
  • Emily Griffith Opportunity School (EGOS)
  • Front Range Area Health Education Center (FRAHEC)
  • Healthy Air & Water Colorado (HAWC)
  • The Huff Homeownership Legacy Team LLC
  • In Unity Group LLC
  • Invest in Kids
  • Mile High Drug Test Consultants (Mile High DTC)
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society
  • National Association of Hispanic Nurses Denver Chapter (NAHN)
  • National Council of Negro Women Denver Section (NCNW)
  • Nurse Family Partnership (NFP)
  • Nurse Physician Advisory Task Force for Colorado Health (NPATCH)
  • Peer Assistance Services (PAS)
  • PGD Photography
  • Philippine Nurses Association of Colorado (PNACO)
  • Publications Graphics & Designs
  • Trajectory Consulting LLC
  • Veterans Health Administration - Veterans Hospital (VA)
  • Wellpower
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc

Check out the Brown Rice Consortium website for more info about how you can offer healthy, allergen concious alternatives at you next event!

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YAAAAAAYYYYY!

The CCBN website is finally back up and running after a server update that put a pause on our ability to update the site for over a month! Thanks for your patience and persistence in keeping up with CCBN activities despite the communication lag.
A lot of great stuff happened during the months of August and September 2023. Here's a quick summary (see details when we are able to catch up!): We kicked off AUGUST by introducing 4 new CCBN Scholars, followed by a fantabulous 3-day 50th Anniversary Celebration that was so much fun! Throw in the Craig Hospital Roundtable Luncheon, CU Anschutz College of Nursing's Call to Care Ceremony, and a Colorado Cancer Coalition connection on top of our regular activities, August was certainly supercharged! SEPTEMBER was no slouch either, focusing on Nursing's presence in aerospace. Addressing climate change at CDI's 2nd Annual Conference and participating in breaking barriers at the inaugural Pathfinders Conference, with a commanding end to the month through the global launch of the CCBN Space Expo featuring a visit to the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Metro State University's groundbreaking ceremony of it's new Health Institute, and Japan's ispace US Grand Opening. Of course, we couldn't forget about celebrating the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence's 20th Anniversary and servicing our communities with nearly 900 covid home test kits thanks to the donation of kits from the Denver Department of Health and Environment, and a Colfax community connect through the Black Advisory Substance Use Committee for Colorado Public Meeting and Listening Session.
OCTOBER looks to be just as exciting with the CCBN Scholarship Soiree at the end of the month, and collaborative or supportive events with NCNW's Good Health Wins, ADARAC, Institute for Science and Policy, Arapahoe Community College Health Fair, and the Bessie Coleman Flygirls and Flyboys Wings Pinning Ceremony.
More to come!

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It's Official: CCBN Inc Aerospace

We were so excited back in September 2022 when members voted unanimously to finalize the space arm of CCBN's Aerospace Nursing Department, officially birthing CCBN Inc Aerospace! Now in June 2023, CCBN Inc Aerospace finally has its own logo. Bear with us as we work to add this new and informative section about all things space health and habitation. Stay tuned.

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Third & Fourth Quarter 2023

CCBN has kept its momentum of being a presence in the community going. Third quarter entered with a bang as CCBN celebrated its 5 decades of service at the CCBN 50th Anniversary Celebration in August. Without taking time to catch our breathes, CCBN shared its knowledge and resources - free of charge of course - at the Health Highway of the Black Arts Festival in July, and took a deep dive in assessing the needs of the community at our Annual meeting in September, where new officers were elected to take the helm starting January1, 2024. Presented before many organizations including Colorado Space Coalition and Colorado Cancer Coalition, and hopped aboard NCNW's Good Health Wins covid prevention campaign. CCBN witnessed the the official groundbreaking ceremony of Metro State University of Denver's new Health Institute and the introduction of iSpace out of Japan to Colorado's space community. The third quarter ended on a high note with the global launch of the CCBN Space Expo 2023.

During quarter four, CCBN supported those battling breast cancer at Dancing with the Breast Cancer Stars, and provided info on screening and breast health education at several events around town and on college campuses, such as the Health Fair at Arapahoe Community College. We revved up the STEAM aspirations of youth at Cherry Creek Schoool's Steam-a-Palooza and participated in many healthy air and water advocacy projects. Tackled the plight of recognition of professional nurses trained outside of the US. Thanks to DDPHE and Black Fridays, CCBN has delivered thousands of covid test kits and PPE throughout the Denver Metro health community. CCBN's participated in the recognition of justice at White Coats for Black Lives Die-In, witnessed junior aviators get their wings, and explored the psychological aspects of racism at the Sbarbaro lecture. The CCBN Annual Scholarship Soiree introduced new CCBN Scholars into the fold and highlighted recent graduates who have maintained the streak of 100% NCLEX pass rate. The quarter ends like a lion with the upcoming CCBN Annual Holiday Gathering welcoming PNACO, NAHN, and CNA/DNA20, followed by a much needed Winter Break for the CCBN organization. Thank you for your support.

Second Quarter Activities 2023

Before the July break, CCBN packed in the connections for the greater health of all communities on Earth, in the air, and in space. We've expanded our list of collaborations and events to include both DPS and CCSD Career Technical Education Advisory, Wellpower Diversity Job Fairs, RMABPsi Reception for National Black Mental Health Month, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia State Plan, CCCS Rising Star Awards, Nurse Physician Advisory Task Force for Colorado Health (NPATCH), Public Health Nurses Association, Xponential, SGAC Africa Strategic Partnership Event, GlobalMindED conference, New Grad Symposium, BEST Success Expo, Colorado Space Business Roundtable, even Colorado's Lieutenant Governor (Dianne Primavera) to name a few. Just like quarter one, our time in the community has not allowed time to fully update this website, but it's coming - sooner than later... or maybe later. Stay tuned!

First Quarter Activities 2023

The Colorado Council of Black Nurses Inc has done so much this quarter that we haven't had a chance to update this section. To the benefit of our underserved communities, we've collaborated and advocated with many organizations, administrations, and institutions to meet our mission. Check back later to find out what we've got going with the Behavioral Health Administration, Project REACH, Denver Public Schools CTE, Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, Arapahoe Community College, Metropolitan State University, Wellpower, Denver Health, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment and Cancer Prevention Early Detection, the Health Equity Accord, even the National Society of Black Engineers and more!

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FUN! FUN! FUN!

CCBN Scholars Kick Off Another Year at the Health Highway of the Colorado Black Arts Festival

Thanks to CCBN Scholar sponsors Front Range Area Health Education Center (FRAHEC), Peer Assistance Services (PAS), and Wellpower, 2023 Black Arts Festival (BAF) attendees will experience hands on learning about health through Scholar projects, be informed of healthcare job opportunities, and have access to more free COVID safeguard supplies. The Operation game is returning for another festive year of challenging eye-hand coordination, along with Spin the Wheel for cool prizes. Come out, play games, and have FUN learning about health! Click HERE to find out more info about this year's BAF. See you at Denver's City Park on July 7, 8, and 9, 2023!

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100% of Recently Graduated CCBN Scholars and CCBN Student Members Passed the NCLEX!

Congrats to our recently graduated CCBN Scholars and CCBN student members who graduated with an ADN or BSN. As of October 2022, ALL passed their NCLEX and are full-fledged RN’s! Congrats to CCBN Scholars Elsy David Peoples BSN, RN, Danyelle Gilbert BSN, RN, and Dayriana Sanders ADN, RN. Congrats to CCBN student members Omarah Macias-Czarnecki BSN, RN, Upasana Nepal BSN, RN, and Gabriel Toepel BSN, RN. The future of Nursing at its best!

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3-2-1 BLAST-OFF!

The CCBN Space Expo: National Launch

This year's goals are "simple": (1) Get 1 million youth to send a CCBN Space Expo themed postcard to Club for the Future to be flown on a future Blue Origin flight and returned to them so that they will always have something from space; (2) Instill hope in our youth - especially those who are justice involved - that our past doesn't have to define our future because our future is not yet written, and (3) HAVE FUN both learning about space and sharing with others what we've learned about space. Well, that didn't happen, but the year is not over yet so we're not giving up. There's still time to get those postcards in with the new goal of reaching the million mark by April 2023. CLICK HERE to access the CCBN Space Expo National Launch page and and track the number of postcards distributed. Spread the word. #aChanceToLeap #CCBNSpaceExpo

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Colorado Nurse License Plates Now Available... Supports Nurses Education

We are elated to announce, that after many long months, the Colorado Nurse License Plate spearheaded by CCBN member Jennifer Allen-Thomas RN that honors Colorado’s nurses and helps support Colorado Nursing students is finally available for public purchase!  To get the DMV certificate, go to the Colorado Nurses Foundation website at https://www.coloradonursesfoundation.com/nurses-license-plate1 or click the link located under CCBN’s donation tab. #ColoradoNursesRock

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The Colorado Council of Black Nurses is on a mission to break the resistance barrier that for the past 70 years has kept nurses from exiting Earth's orbit. Stay Tuned...

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CCBN is doing its part in stopping the spread of COVID-19 by providing tips and information on how YOU can TAKE CONTROL of YOUR part in stopping the spread of this coronavirus. CLICK HERE or go to the COVID-19 tab to learn how you can TAKE CONTROL to STOP the SPREAD.


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We Suggest Love... Above All... Through It All... For All

"Can't get rid of hate unless you replace it with something else." Quote from "Burden" by Andrew Heckler

Whether it's at a Town Hall, Seminar, Legislative Hearing, or Community Gathering, please join CCBN and ECCBN as we address Racism within the Healthcare Continuum.


As the first REGISTERED Black nurse in the United States, Mary Mahoney was well known for her professionalism, excellent nursing skills, and her ability to inspire others to work together for human rights.
Mary Eliza Mahoney - The first African American nurse in the United States.

Mary Eliza Mahoney

For 50 years, the Colorado Council of Black Nurses, Inc. (CCBN) has continued the tradition of professionalism, excellent nursing skills, and the promotion of equal human rights through collaborative practices that address healthcare disparities as well as health status disparities from a cultural perspective. CCBN's initiation and promotion of culturally competent and equitable health care practices within the state of Colorado has effected change in global health initiatives, national healthcare standards, Colorado state healthcare policies, and postsecondary curriculum in colleges, universities, and schools of Nursing throughout the state of Colorado; thereby improving the health status of all Coloradoans through the sustaining of high quality and professional health care.

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