What is the Student Nurses' Association (SNA)?
SNA is a professional organization for nursing students that allows them to get involved professionally in the nursing field. It offers students the opportunity to develop the leadership skills that will help them throughout their career as a nurse. Students will be empowered to address a number of important issues in nursing by participating in a variety of student meetings and events such as community health, breakthrough to nursing and political involvement projects.
There are three levels that students can take part in. There is the local level at the school where school and community events are held; the state level where the SNA State Board meets monthly throughout the year to plan statewide activities, conventions and includes similar leadership positions as those found at the local school level; and the national level where NSNA has the same student-leadership positions offered at the state and school level. However, NSNA has a mid-year and annual convention that involves a House of Delegates and other professional enrichment programs.
The opportunities and benefits of membership in the professional SNA organization is unlimited. Students are encouraged to ask questions, take on leadership roles and allow themselves time to enhance and expand their interests outside of studying.
Why join SNA?
Here are 10 Reasons:
- As a member, students will learn how to prioritize, which is an essential skill in the nursing profession.
- SNA students are able to have a voting voice at State and National Conventions.
- Get valuable experience in project work and team building
- Be more satisfied with your college experience
- Feel a sense of connection
- It is a place to meet with other student nurses, who experience the same things you do, outside of class and clinical to provide support and reassurance that you can be successful in the profession.
- It gives you a feeling of identification and reinforcement of being part of a professional organization.
- It gives students a chance to make professional contacts to give them access to new opportunities, friends, employment, and information.
- SNA organizes fundraisers and is involved in community events.
- SNA members can list their membership/involvement on a resume. Employers like employees who can work with others, go beyond basic expectations, and complete projects.
Board Candidate Information and Forms
Calendar of Events:
September
2009-2010 Board Candidate Nominations Accepted
September 17
Parking Spot Drawing ~ Tickets are $0.50 each. October parking ticket sales begin.
October 8-10
Annual State Convention
Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa
One Hotel Circle, Hilton Head, SC 29928
Visit: www.sna-sc.net for registration information, schedule, hotel into, etc
October 13
Deadline for Board Candidate Applications and Nominations
October 22
Monthly PTC SNA meeting
Room 100S, 12:45pm – 1:30pm
Election of 2009 – 2010 Board
October
Parking Spot Drawing
October 29-November 1
Annual Mid-Year Career Conference
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
Visit: www.nsna.org for more information
November
Parking Spot Drawing
November 19
Monthly PTC SNA meeting
Room 100S, 12:45pm – 1:30pm
December-January
Parking Spot Drawing
April 7-11
Annual National Convention
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, FL
Visit: www.nsna.org for more information
Club Advisor:
Teresa Berry
(864) 941-8680
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