Updates & Events
Courtesy of BLACK NURSES WEEK (https://www.blacknursesweek.com/)
The Code Blue on Bullying
Live Session: September 4th, 2025 | 8:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM EST
Workplace bullying in healthcare is too common - but you don’t have to accept it.
You’ll Learn:
- How to identify workplace bullying in nursing
- Self-advocacy strategies that work
- Effective documentation techniques in high-stress scenarios
- Building confidence to speak up
- Protecting your well-being while creating change
Speaker: Beverly Dines - Operational leader and workplace advocacy expert with 10+ years of experience empowering professionals across industries.
Format: 45 minutes content + 15 minutes Q&A + exclusive takeaway guide
Let’s hear it from our mentors and mentees…
Clarissa Hood
“Being a mentor through this organization allows me to invest into the lives of students going into a forever growing field through navigating within the nursing profession, encouragement, professional influences, leading by example, but most importantly helping an individual know their worth.”
Stephanie Thompson
“Volunteering as a mentor for BNN has truly been a rewarding experience for me. Working with nursing students in this capacity helps me continue to grow within my nursing career!”
Jamie Benson
“BNN has been such a blessing to me during my journey to becoming a nurse. My mentor has become one of my biggest cheerleaders and supporters. In a college where I often don’t see other students or faculty that look like me, it’s so comforting and encouraging to be in a space with other who look like me and are willing to go on the journey with me!”
Tesleemah Oyewale
“Through this network, I have met my amazing mentor who guides and encourages me on how to be successful and has given me an awesome networking event to look forward to at the beginning and end of each semester!”
Midwifery Nursing Workshop
March 1, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sharonville Library Meeting Room
10980 Thornview Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Lead by Lauren Braswell, MSN, CNIM, a Certified Midwife, specializing in care of women from preconception to menopause
Pediatric Nursing Workshop
March 8, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Mt. Healthy Library Meeting Room
7700 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Lead by Piper Coleman, MSN, RN, an experienced nurs who shares your passion for pediatric nursing
The Black Nurse Network
Mentor Wellness Retreat
April 5, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Walnut Hills Library Meeting Room
2533 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Lead by Dr. Bee Well, experience a balanced atmosphere of wellness, empowerment, and peace.