Enid, OK – What started with a dream and the goal of creating a community for black nurses from across the nation in 2014, has quickly become a powerful reality. Black Nurses Rock, Inc. is an international black nurse organization now representing more than 150,000 black nurses and students from the United States, Canada, Eastern Caribbean, Africa, Japan and Germany.
Black Nurses Rock was founded in 2014 by Dr. Romeatrius Moss to foster a positive environment for professional growth and development. The non-profit organization provides support and mentorship to nurses in an effort to elevate the profession and improve communities.
“In the two years since I launched Black Nurses Rock, it has become a powerful forum for black nurses,” said Dr. Moss, the organization’s Founder and CEO. “It is a place for everyone to share their stories, insights and opinions. As the trusted voice for black nurses, we not only facilitate communication, but act as a catalyst of change, giving a voice to vital issues pertinent to the profession and the community. In our first year, we had more than 100,000 members. In year two, our membership has exploded, and we now represent more than 150,000, with the largest online social media following for black nurses.”
Dr. Romeatrius Moss is an award-winning health professional, speaker, community advocate and active duty Air Force Nurse. During her 20-year career, she has created hundreds of health-focused programs and projects, using her abilities to encourage other health care professionals to develop their skills and knowledge to combat the gap in health care disparities. She’s been working with non-profits since age 15.
“We aim to inspire and empower innovative leaders that will serve and educate vulnerable communities here in America, and throughout the world,” said Dr. Moss.
More than just a forum for members to engage, blacknursesrock.com offers a wide array of professional and educational tools. The site includes a portal for members to find over 21 member benefits; access to leading telemedicine software; a database of nursing scholarships, grants and loans; a quarterly online magazine; a series of webinars and support groups; a literary book club; and information about upcoming conferences and organization cruises.
Members will be convening for the first time this October at the First Annual Black Nurses Rock Conference. Held at the Chattanoogan Hotel, in Chattanooga, TN, from October 20-22, the theme of “Empower, Embrace, Engage” will be highlighted as speakers provide powerful presentations on health disparities and share best practices. Celebrity Guest Crystal Aikin, a famed Gospel singer and winner of BET’s Sunday Best, will be the keynote speaker.
For more information, visit www.blacknursesrock.com.
