cape verdean
Nurses
Association
fOUNDED 2016
about our organization
The Cape Verdean Nurses Association (CVNA) was founded in 2016 in Boston, MA with CVNA President Rute I. Teixeira leading the association as a way to unite Cape Verdean Nurses and give back to the community we serve.
Our Vision
Our goal is to support, improve and transform the overall health of our Cape Verdean community. We will implement health promotion education and organize community building activities. We will provide culturally competent nursing education across the life span by Cape Verdean nursing professionals.
Our Mission
Building a stronger Cape Verdean community through health promotion education, and community building enrichment activities.
Goals: To empower and promote self-efficacy, by raising awareness of one’s own state of health.
Our Values
We strive to serve our community by embodying:
Respect
Compassion
Sympathy
Empathy
Healing
valuable benefits through membership
Become a Member
Our members play an important role in the Cape Verdean Nursing community.
Join our association today!
Our Scholarship Program
CVNA awards its scholarship based on a comprehensive process. Areas that are reviewed by CVNA Scholarship Committee include, but not limited to the following: academic accomplishments, extra curriculum activities or volunteer services, references, personal essay, and financial need.
Global Health Travel Program
Interested in Traveling to Cabo Verde with us?
Learn more by contacting us at cvnursesassociation@gmail.com or reviewing our travel handbook
Together Again Fundraising Gala 2022
After a 2-year pandemic-induced hiatus, we are once again hosting our Together Again gala on November 5, 2022, to raise funds that will allow us to continue our work. This year’s event will be in-person and we will celebrate the evening, highlighting our efforts from the past years with a sit-down dinner, entertainment, and awards ceremony.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital has generously agreed to be our Presenting Sponsor this year, and we are immensely grateful for their partnership. Please consider joining us as a sponsor and partner in this important work.
Event Information
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM
Lombardos
6 Billings St. | Randolph | MA
Sponsor
Interested In Sponsoring The Event?
100% of our programs run on donations from supporters like you.
Nursing Excellence Award
Contact Us
Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Phone Number: (857) 327-5646
Email: cvnursesassociation@gmail.com