Covid-19 Information and Initiatives

January 20, 2021  COVID-19 Webinar

Thank you to the many nurses who joined us for the COVID-19 Vaccine Update featuring Dr. Linda Bell. 
​Please click here to access the recording.
Please click here to access the Q&A's

Midlands receives $10,000 for Covid-19 Project

​The Midlands of South Carolina Black Nurses Association has been awarded $10,000 from the RWJ Alumni Network Activation Fund. 49 applications were received and their project is one of seven that was funded.

​The initiative will be led by Lisa Davis, MBA, MPH, BS, RN, President, Midlands of South Carolina Black Nurses Association, Inc. Ms. Davis will be collaborating with RWJF alumnae Jeanette Andrews, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Robin Dail, PhD, RN, FAAN on this project.

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COVID-19

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What is it? COVID-19 is a virus that is spread through droplets that are released into the air when a person who is has the virus (is infected) sneezes or coughs.

​What are some of the symptoms?
​Cough, fever, shortness of breath, muscle aches, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, headaches, diarrhea.

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Covid-19 & Chronic Illnesses

The Midlands of South Carolina Black Nurses Association has developed educational information related to COVID-19 and three specific health conditions.

​According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Adults with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness at causes COVID-19. Click on the following title to access our health information on three chronic illnesses that impact Blacks at higher rates than other populations.
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COVID-19 and Sickle Cell Disease
COVID-19 and Chronic Kidney Disease
COVID-19 and Lupus​

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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Kamiya Shoshan

President

Lisa Davis,
​MBA, MPH,
BS, RN
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LISA DAVIS

Lisa Davis, MBA, MPH, BS, RN, was elected to serve as a member-at-large for the South Carolina Public Health Association (SCPHA). The mission of the SCPHA is enhance member benefits through the promotion of educational, mentoring, and networking opportunities; provide a forum to convene our partners; and advocate for healthy people and healthy communities.

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Member

Alison Haggwood,
MSN, BS, RN

ALISON HAGGWOOD 
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Alison Haggwood, MSN, BS, RN, member, Midland of South Carolina Black Nurses Association, Inc., was inducted into Alpha Xi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing on April 11, 2021. Alison's scholarly achievements, outstanding leadership, and commitment to excellence in nursing qualified her to receive the invitation for membership.

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Kamiya Shoshan

Member

SHERYL MITCHELL,
​DNP, APRN, FNP-BC,​ACNP-BC, FAANP

SHERYL MITCHELL 
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Sheryl Mitchell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC, FAANP, member, Midlands of South Carolina Black Nurses Association, Inc., was named the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies, effective July 1, 2021. She will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the graduate academic programs. Dr. Mitchell has been a faculty member at the University of South Carolina College of Nursing since 2014.

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Kamiya Shoshan

Member/ Treasurer

Kamiya Shosan

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KAMIYA SHOSAN 
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Kamiya Shosan, student member and Treasurer, was one of five students selected to receive the BAND-AID Brand ® Black Healthcare Heroes in Nursing Scholarship. The $10,000 scholarship will be awarded by the National Black Nurses Association.

NEW MEMBERS

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Dariane Daney

Student Nurse
Central Carolina Technical 

Shirley Timmons​, PhD, MN, RN-BC, CNE

Clemson University
Professor, School of Nursing​
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Precious Simmons, PhD, RN, CNE

Dr. Simmons is a nursing instructor at MUSC, in the ABSN program.
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​EVENTS

Throughout the year, we sponsor a number of online educational offerings and symposiums that offer nursing CEUs. Check our calendar for upcoming events and webinars.

​MENTORING

Student support is critical to maintain a diverse nursing workforce. If you are interested in participating in our mentoring program (mentor or mentee) please complete this form.

MEMBERSHIP​

Membership is open to licensed nurses, nursing students, and other professionals supporting our mission. Click here to download a copy of the membership application.