B.M.W.
BRONX, MANHATTAN, WESTCHESTER CHAPTER
What we are about
In remembrance of our dedication and outstanding service to
mankind. The members of the Caribbean American Nurses Association-
Bronx, Manhattan,Westchester Chapter. (CANA-BMW) would like to Thank You.
To secure Grants from State, Local Government and Private Sectors with the goal to move CANA’s mission forward in Health Education, Domestic Violence, Violence against Children and the Elderly.
- Brand Consulting 80%
- Marketing Campaigns 45%
- Custom Website Design 95%
All Caribbean Nurses Welcome.
Members, colleagues and friends, let us keep our hearts, minds, and hands together to lift CANA–BMW. Standing together our association will become stronger and more visable.
A message from the C.A.N.A President
Pamela Griffin
The goals and objectives of C.A.N.A-BMW
Step 1
To serve as a resource for Caribbean American Nurses and those practicing in the Caribbean Basin
Step 2
To provide health education to underserved communities
Step 3
To participate in healthcare legislation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Nursing a Difficult Job?
2. What kind of things do you have to do as a Registered Nurse?
3. What does the job market look like for the nursing profession?
4.What are the differences between Associate Degree RNs and BSN RNs?
5.What does the job market look like for the nursing profession?
What are the different ways I can become a Registered Nurse (RN)?
Associate Degree in Nursing ( ADN, ASN, AASN, or AAS in
Nursing) – Students take approximately one year of
prerequisite courses, followed by two years of nursing school.
Upon graduation, students take the board exam to become RNs
You can work in various settings with a variety of clients.
Hospital nursing (e.g., intensive care unit, pediatrics,
emergency/flight, labor and delivery, psychiatry/mental health,
oncology, ambulatory care,surgical, neurology)
There are currently more job opportunities than there are nurses to fill the positions.
This shortage allows nurses to be more selective in choosing their
practice settings. In 1996, 1,971,000 RNs were employed in the United
States. By the year 2004, there were over 2,400,000 jobs for RNs. By 2020,
more than 808,000 jobs for RNs are expected to be unfilled in the U.S.
My decision to become a nurse came from the many hours I spent in the hospitalwith my uncle during his valve replacement surgery.
The nurses who worked with him were amazing. They treated him with immense kindness and concern. We felt comfortable leaving him in their care,
I have reached a plateau in my life. I feel confident and definite that a career in nursing is my destiny. I am committed to be the best I can and to acquire the
knowledge I need to fulfill my dreams of becoming a registered nurse, and my commitment to serve others will become a reality” .
I choose the field of nursing because it is where my passion is, for helping others to heal from their illnesses. Having a family member who requires constant medical care and who also require me to help care for him, gives me a deep appreciation of the health field/nursing.
