OUR MISSION Who We Are The PNANC is an organization dedicated to promote nursing excellence through professional development, community services, and to empower Filipino and Filipino-American nurses, and our allies to be leaders and advocates who contribute to the changing health care environment. What We Do: *Promote activities that unify our members and supporters, the Filipino and Filipino-American nurses in Northern California *Offer programs to promote professional growth and development of its members *Collaborate with professional organizations and agencies to develop and implement educational programs relevant to nursing practice, education and research *Participate in community activities and programs that foster health education. *Offer scholarships to qualified nursing students of Philippine ancestry *Promote mentorship and fellowship among nurses of Philippine ancestry *Disseminate information regarding legislation and public policy which affect nursing and health care