The National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA) is a unified force advocating for equity and justice in nursing and health care for ethnic minority populations. Its goals include support for the development of a cadre of ethnic nurses reflecting the nation's diversity; advocacy for culturally competent, accessible and affordable health care; promotion of the professional and educational advancement of ethnic nurses; education of consumers, health care professionals and policy makers on health issues of ethnic minority populations; development of ethnic minority nurse leaders in areas of health policy, practice, education and research; endorsement of best practice models of nursing practice, education, and research for minority populations. NCEMNA, Inc. is made up of five national ethnic nurse associations: - Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association, Inc. (AAPINA) - National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association, Inc. (NANAINA) - National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Inc. (NAHN) - National Black Nurses Association, Inc. (NBNA) - Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. (PNAA)