National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)

The National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) is the professional organization for student nurses. NSNA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the professional development of nursing students. Following is the mission of NSNA:

• Bring together and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs;
• Convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession;
• Promote development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession;
• Advocate for high quality, evidence-based, affordable and accessible health care;
• Advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing education;
• Develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future;

The Nevada State College Student Nurses Association is a chapter of the NSNA.

• The current officers (2007-2008) are:
• President - Danielle Brooks
• Vice President - Teresa Okerlund
• Secretary/Treasurer - Jennifer Wood
• Public Relations Chair/The Nightingale News Editor - Jummel Hidrosollo
• Fundraising - Natalie Walls
• Faculty Advisors - Dr. Sherrilyn Coffman and Susan Growe

Nightingale News - Read the NSC Student Nurses Association Newsletter:

• September 2005 issue
• October 2004 Issue
• September 2004 Issue
• February 2004 Issue
• April 2004 Issue

Membership and Dues:

Applications are available from the officers and may be paid by check or money order made out to the Student Nurses Association. Students may also apply online at: www.nsna.org. Click on Member Services.

NSNA dues are $30 per year plus state dues ($20 for the first yearand $30 for renewal for Nevada). New members receive a $10 discount for their first year of NSNA membership. Students choosing the convenient two-year membership option receive a $10 discount (total two-year dues are $50 plus two years state dues).

Benefits of membership:

• Receive NSNA’s official magazine, Imprint, which is published by and for nursing students. This is the only publication addressing nursing student perspectives and serving student needs.
• Career Planning and Job Opportunities. Imprint’s Career Planning Guide offers profiles of hospitals with positions and internships for new graduates, as well as informative articles about nursing specialties and landing your first graduate nursing position.
• Conventions and conferences provide specialty nursing panel presentations, educational mobility workshops and a state board examination review.
• Reduced rates on nursing magazines, computer software, nursing apparel and accessories, reduced registration rates for the convention and conferences.
• Health and Accident Insurance
• Affordable Malpractice Protection
• Scholarships