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Nursing organizations step up to help hurricane victims

Case Management Weekly, September 7, 2005

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Organizations such as the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Mississippi Nurses Association (MNA) and the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) are rallying to send much-need funds and supplies to the nurses directly affected by Hurricane Katrina. All three associations are collecting relief funds to be sent to victims; also, the NBNA is collecting and will route the following the hurricane survivors:

• Clothing. Clean clothing and shoes of varied sizes; scrubs and uniforms for nurses
• Toiletries. Diapers, diaper rash cream, Vaseline, toothbrushes and toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, wet toilettes, adult diapers, lotion, razors, etc.
• Household items. Bath clothes, towels, sheets, pillows and pillow cases, blankets, utensils, small radio, batteries, battery operated clocks, etc.
• Paper products. Toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates and cups, etc.
• Over-the-counter medications. Aspirin, vitamins, antibacterial cream, rubbing alcohol, etc.
• Food. Nonperishable foods, baby foods, and snacks

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