Breakthrough to Nursing
Make a Splash: Dive into Diversity
Established in 1965, the mission of the Breakthrough to Nursing (BTN) project is to organize, represent, and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those nurses enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs, in becoming practitioners sensitive to the cultural diversity that exists in our society. The project promotes the development of the skills needed to be responsible, accountable members of the nursing profession who respect the differences and similarities between people, advocates high quality care, utilizing the principles of transcultural nursing, and facilitates the development of peer support systems, which enhance recruitment and retention within the nursing profession.
Breakthrough to Nursing Committee
Colin D. Tomblin, Chair
Chelsea E. Nye
Medora S. McGinnis
Goals for 2011-2012:
1. Revise and Promote “Breakthrough Institute” as a collection of tools to assist in the recruitment, education, and retention of underrepresented groups.
2. Encourage involvement in Breakthrough to Nursing initiatives and increase the number of states with Breakthrough to Nursing committees.
3. Publish and update information on Breakthrough to Nursing programs, initiatives, and strategies.
4. Address and promote resolutions passed in the 2011 House of Delegates pertaining to Breakthrough to Nursing.
Memos
BTN Institute:
A collection of tools to assist in the recruitment, education, and retention of underrepresented groups.
NSNA Publications:
LeadershipU: Earn academic credit for participating in NSNA Breakthrough to Nursing projects.
Videos:
PowerPoint Presentations:
BTN Seminar Presentation during NSNA MidYear Conference 2009
BTN Seminar Presentation during the Annual Convention – Men in Nursing
BTN Seminar Presentation during NSNA MidYear Conference
Earn academic credit for participating in NSNA Breakthrough to Nursing projects.
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