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STUDENT
NURSING ASSOCIATION
The Student
Nursing Association (SNA) of Long Island University, School of Nursing
is an active chapter of the National Student Nursing Association
(NSNA). Participation in NSNA activities offers students opportunities
for involvement and leadership skills development at the state and
national level as well as within the School of Nursing. Membership
also entitles the student to receive Imprint, NSNA’s
official magazine by and for nursing students, to participate in
a student loan and scholarship program, to attend the NSNA annual
convention, as well as to receive reduced rates on a number of products
and services that can help them in their nursing career. For further
information on NSNA’a activities go to their web site at www.nsna.org
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OFFICERS
2005– 2006
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| President:
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Krystall Montilla |
| Vice
President: |
Monika Dixon |
| Secretary |
Karen Phillips |
| Treasurer |
Jane Dechongkit |
| Faculty
Advisor |
Prof. Kellie Bryant |
Check
the Student Lounge and postings on the 4th floor for
meeting times and other activities of the SNA.
The
National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) is a voluntary organization
through which nursing students practice self-governance; advocate
for student rights and the rights of patients; and take collective,
responsible action on vital social and political issues.
Established
in 1952, with the assistance of the American Nurses Association
(ANA) and the National League for Nursing (NLN), NSNA membership is
open to students in all nursing programs leading to registered nurse
licensure. This includes students in associate degree, diploma, and
baccalaureate programs as well as generic masters and doctoral programs.
Registered Nurses in Baccalaureate of Science with a major in Nursing
completion programs and pre-nursing students are also eligible for
membership.
NSNA is governed by nursing students. The Board of Directors and Nominating
and Elections Committee are composed of nursing students elected annually
to serve one-year terms. The House of Delegates meets annually during
the April Convention and consists of representatives from school and
state chapters. A professional staff manages the day-to-day operation
at NSNA’s headquarters in New York City.
Participating in NSNA prepares students for eventual participation
in professional nursing organizations such as the American Nurses’
Association, as well as organizations dedicated to specialty nursing
practice. Through active participation in NSNA, students have access
to prominent nursing leaders and peers from around their home state
and throughout the country. The self-governance model offers numerous
opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills. Several NSNA
past leaders now hold important leadership positions in the public
and private sectors, as well as in government agencies.
NSNA also offers members a variety
of tangible benefits including
discounts on products and services designed especially for nursing
students. NSNA’s MidYear Career Planning
Conference and Annual Convention are events where students gather
to learn about the trends and issues in the nursing profession, participate
in the House of Delegates, attend social events, search for nursing
positions, and practice leadership skills.
If
you have questions or wish to speak with an NSNA staff member, call
(212) 581-2211.
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