LSU HE A LTH NEW ORLE A NS Student Nurses Association Kristina Rigterink , Senior II SNA President krigt1 @ lsuhsc . edu
N A TION A L Student Nurses Association About NSNA Founded in 1952, National Student Nurses ’ Association ( NSNA ) is a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in associate , baccalaureate , diploma , and direct entry masters in nursing programs . With a membership of 60,000 nationwide , NSNA is dedicated to fostering the professional development of nursing students NSNA Mission 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 , evidenced based , affordable and accessible healthcare Advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing education Develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future https://www.nsna.org/about-nsna.html
SN A EXECUTIVE BO A RD Ms. Gretchen Deeves Dr. Liv Dinoso Fall 2020 Faculty Advisor Faculty Advisor Kristina Rigterink Emily Wynn Katlyn Brown Mauri Soomro Christina Hebert Camryn Jolly President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Breakthrough to Nursing Historian LaCine Bertrand Alexis Thibideux Madison O'Grodnick Kay Latino Jeremy Moniz Claire Wingerter Community Service Coordinator Community Service Coordinator Community Service Coordinator Community Service Coordinator Guest Speaker Coordinator Parlimentarian
r a e Y - d M i N A TION A L STUDENT NURSES 9 1 0 2 n o i t n e v n o C L I , o g A SSOCI A TION a c i h C Membership Benefits Career Planning Opportunities Subscription to Imprint , the professional magazine for students Discounts on : Study tools / NCLEX Reviews Health & Malpractice Insurance NSNA Annual Convention & MidYear Career Planning Conference Student Membership in participating professional nursing organizations Leadership Development Earn Academic Recognition through NSNA Leadership U Certificate Program Awards Program Scholarship Opportunities
LSUHNO SCHOOL OF NURSING Student Nurses Association The Student Nurses Association is open to all pre - nursing and nursing students . The mission of LSUHSC SNA is to enhance nursing education through community service activities that promote social and professional development . Membership in LSUHSC SNA confers membership in the district , state and National Student Nurses Association .
L S U H N O S C H O O L O F N U R S I N G Student Nurses Association Through service events , members earn points , and if students accumulate 12 points (9 points for CARE ), they will receive a graduation cord . 1 point is roughly 4 hours of service You will receive 1 point per semester if you attend all 4 chapter meetings
ST A TE CONVENTIONS Louisiana Association of Student Nurses 66 th Annual LASN Convention will be held virtually this fall Scholarship opportunities available More information to come at Fall SNA Meetings
Chicago, IL N A TION A L CONVENTIONS National Association of Student Nurses National conventions occur in April , and are a wonderful opportunity to connect with other students both from LSU and nationally , faculty and engage in meaningful education Salt Lake City, UT sessions sponsored by the NSNA . In addition , you will be a member of the House of Delegates which gives you an opportunity to use your voice in decision making for a professional organization . Oct 29-31, 2020 38th MidYear Conference, Virtual Upcoming April 7-11, 2021 69th Annual Convention, Houston, TX Nov 11-14, 2021 39th MidYear Conference, Louisville, KY Salt Lake City, UT NSNA April 6-10, 2022 70th Annual Convention, Salt Lake City, UT CONVENTIONS
August 24th, 12p-1p, location tbd Upcoming September 14th, 12p-1p Location TBD October 12th 12p-1p, Location TBD SNA November 9th, 12p-1p, Location TBD FALL MEETINGS LSUHNO STUDENT NURSES A SSOCI A TION I'm Interested, What Next? Go to the NSNA Website and look around : https :// nsnamembership . org / Attend the First SNA Meeting to find out more about membership & our organization ! Become a Member of the National Student Nurses Association ($35/1 year ) & LSU Chapter Dues ($5/ year )
Why I "When I first started LSUHSC-SON, I was highly interested in joining SNA. I wanted to join because to be a nurse you have to have Love a strong quality to care. You have to care not only for your patient, but your patient’s community. How are you able to care for SNA "I love SNA because of your patient’s community if you are not on the forefront helping that community out. everything it stands for. SNA has helped me strengthen my quality Community, selflessness, and to care for those around me. That is why I professional leadership" joined and that is why I absolutely love this J.M. Senior I organization" A.T. Junior II "SNA has brought me wonderful opportunities. My favorite one was being able to attend our national convention in Salt Lake City, Utah! I am also constantly learning how to be a better student nurse through the amazing resources that SNA provides. Our school chapter is also very involved in the New Orleans community. Engaging with local non- profit organizations is both rewarding and eye opening." C.J. Junior II
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