The PNAM is a professional nursing organization and the official Michigan chapter member of the
Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA).
OUR NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Hosted the National Convention of the Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) in 1985 and 1991.
Co-hosted the PNAA National Convention with PNA Ohio and PNA Indiana in 2000.
Host of the PNAA North Central Regional Conventions in 2002, 2007 and 2016.
Pioneered the PNAA implementation of ELNEC Curriculum on End of Life Care in 2003.
A member of the Coalition of Michigan Organizations of Nursing (COMON) since 1989 to update on legislative issues affecting nursing and healthcare.
Offers educational programs with contact hours for continuing education and professional development.
Spearheaded the removal of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Qualifying Examination requirement in Michigan, signed into law by the state governor in 2007.
Participated in the survey on Healthcare Disparities Reduction among Asian-Americans from May-September 2010 under the auspices of the Asian Center of Southeast Michigan.
Coordinated an Educational Cruise to Alaska in 2006 for its members and their families.
Published two books:
The Filipino Nurse: The Dream and the Promise (2000)
Living the Promise (2007). A compilation of emotionally touching short stories written by PNAM members.