Our Vision!

We envision Black nurses experiencing long meaningful connections with other Black nurses and being recognized as the best nurse in their respective position.

How to Work With Us

For Mentors: Share your experience, provide guidance, and help shape the future of nursing. Your insights can inspire and empower the next generation of Black nurses!

For Mentees: Gain invaluable support, build resilience, and foster a sense of belonging in your academic journey. Connect with seasoned professionals who are dedicated to your growth and success.

Meet The Team!

Kelli Beecher

DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Chair of Undergraduate Mentorship // Assistant Professor at UC’s College of Nursing

Angela Cook

Chair of Graduate Student Mentoring

Deasa Dorsey

BSN, RN

Visionary // Co-Founder

Aidan Parmer

Website Coordinator and Graphic Designer

Bryan Hatcher

Program and Creative Director Consultant

PhD, MSN, FACHE, FAAN

Honorary Co-Founder

Karen Bankston

2024 Undergraduate Mentors

Clarissa Edwards

Khadija Finger-Rigsby

Piper Coleman

BrieAnna Reedus

BSN, RN // Registered Nurse

Corinn Taylor

RN, PhD // Motivational Speaker, Healthcare Leader, Community Advocate, Entrepreneur

Kesha M. Nelson

PhD, MSN/Ed, RN, APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC, ADHD-CCSP // Chapter Tamias, Regional Nurse Planner. Immediate Past Chapter Basileus

Stephanie Thompson

RN, MSN/MHA, BCNC // Nurse Coach and Owner of Coach Renee LLC // Staff Nurse/Adjunct Instructor

Anita W. Gillespie

RN, BSN, MSN // PRN US Department of Health  and Human Services

Alexia Wells

DNP, RN // Trihealth Physician Practice Administrator 

Lakeda Thomas-Johnson

RN, LPN // Registered Nurse

Yvette Dorsey-Benson

PMHNP-BC, MBA
Executive Director of Star Pathways

Sheri Johnson-Strodes

DNP, MSN, RN, CHSE // Asst Professor and Simulation Educator/Coordinator at the Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Felicia Beckham

MSN, FNP-BC // Nurse Practitioner, Director of Clinical Nursing at Episcopal Retirement Services Community Educator

Cassandra Veals

Lynda Bates

Lauren Smith

MSN, CPNP, CPN, CLC
Pediatric Primary Nurse Practitioner at South Avondale Health Center

2024 Undergraduate Mentees

Nevaeh Haskins // Alivyah Boards // Kyah Wright // Tesleemah Oyewale // Jackie Hall // Victoria Lynn Gazaway-Hafford // Maria Loal // Reya Dukes // Tiffany Williamson // Camryn Smith // Kendyl Mitchell // Jordyn Bailey // Brianna O’Neal // Alani Brown // Aissatou Deh // Jamie Benson // Cheyenne Lindsey // Sade Ada // Maria Soumare // Uzoma Fah

Breaking the Silence: A Black Nursing Documentary

In partnership with Black Women Cultivating Change, Black Nurse Network proudly released a powerful documentary in May 2024. This project showcases the strength, resilience, and impact of Black nurses in healthcare. Watch these videos to explore their stories and the ongoing movement for positive change in the nursing community.

 FAQs

  • Yes, you must be enrolled in a nursing program to participate

  • To be a mentor, you must have been a nurse for at least 2 years

  • Yes, if you are local, you can attend socials and events

  • It's free!