I wanted to let everyone know about the upcoming California Nursing Student Association (CNSA) and National Student Nursing Association (NSNA) events.
February 23rd, there is an event in Southern California to inform CNSA members of opportunities available to them as well as listen to speakers in regards to current issues, specialized nursing careers and furthuring your nursing education. Attending events for this organization is a great way to network.
The National Student Nurses Association is having their annual Convention in Grapevine, TX March 26-30. There are many great times to hear from different nursing professionals, attend seminars pertaining to the NCLEX and other topics that are of interest to nursing students. There are also many different scholarships to apply for as well. Visit www.NSNA.org for information on these events and scholarships. In order to apply for scholarships you need to be an NSNA member. You can see how to become a member by clicking on this link. Dues are $20 per year for new members, and in order to be recognized as a constituent of NSNA there needs to be at least 10 members. This gives you the right to have one representative from your school vote on legislation at the NSNA and CNSA convention. The deadline for constituency status at this year's Nationals is January 30th!
If you do not want to fly, there will be another CNSA meeting June 20th at Stanford. If you are interested in working in that area, this event is a MUST!! There will be food and a tour of the hospital. Being involved with these events also allows you to meet people that are an integral part in nursing legislation that will affect all of us, like pay and scope of practice!
The Statewide California Nursing Student Association convention will be held in Universal City in Southern California on October 9th-12th. This is another chance to get scholarship opportunities. Many are not aware of the scholarship opportunities, so it is a great chance to apply and get some money!!!
February 23rd, there is an event in Southern California to inform CNSA members of opportunities available to them as well as listen to speakers in regards to current issues, specialized nursing careers and furthuring your nursing education. Attending events for this organization is a great way to network.
The National Student Nurses Association is having their annual Convention in Grapevine, TX March 26-30. There are many great times to hear from different nursing professionals, attend seminars pertaining to the NCLEX and other topics that are of interest to nursing students. There are also many different scholarships to apply for as well. Visit www.NSNA.org for information on these events and scholarships. In order to apply for scholarships you need to be an NSNA member. You can see how to become a member by clicking on this link. Dues are $20 per year for new members, and in order to be recognized as a constituent of NSNA there needs to be at least 10 members. This gives you the right to have one representative from your school vote on legislation at the NSNA and CNSA convention. The deadline for constituency status at this year's Nationals is January 30th!
If you do not want to fly, there will be another CNSA meeting June 20th at Stanford. If you are interested in working in that area, this event is a MUST!! There will be food and a tour of the hospital. Being involved with these events also allows you to meet people that are an integral part in nursing legislation that will affect all of us, like pay and scope of practice!
The Statewide California Nursing Student Association convention will be held in Universal City in Southern California on October 9th-12th. This is another chance to get scholarship opportunities. Many are not aware of the scholarship opportunities, so it is a great chance to apply and get some money!!!
You can visit the link CNSA Events for all of the dates.
We have all chosen to make Nursing our profession and part of becoming a nurse is becoming an advocate for the profession. Start early by getting involved in your school, your community and organizations. I will be attending these events, so if any of you have any questions or comments, you can post them or email me directly (teagal871@students.deltacollege.edu).
We have all chosen to make Nursing our profession and part of becoming a nurse is becoming an advocate for the profession. Start early by getting involved in your school, your community and organizations. I will be attending these events, so if any of you have any questions or comments, you can post them or email me directly (teagal871@students.deltacollege.edu).
Joining NSNA will also give our school a chance to become an official NSNA chapter. "What does that mean to us?" you ask. Well, being a chapter allows those who attend to vote on issues that involve all of us. It also gives us benefits to get reduced rates on products and discounts at places like Barnes & Noble. You also have to chance to be included on NCLEX review sessions. Visit http://www.nsna.org/membership/pdf/MemberWeb.pdf to see all the benefits available to you from NSNA.
Give yourself an edge to other nursing students by not just getting good grades, but showing that you care about the profession and are involved socially and professionally.
Trina
Trina
