NSNA Board of Directors Meet in NYC for Annual June Board Meeting
The 2013-2014 NSNA Board of Directors, elected April 6, 2013 at the 61st Annual Convention in Charlotte, NC, traveled to New York City in June for the Board orientation and annual June Board Meeting. Continue on to read highlights of their actions.
NSNA President Jesse Kennedy Represents U.S. at ICN Quadrennial Congress; Brings Greetings to ANA Inaugural Membership Assembly
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) 25th Quadrennial Congress was held in Melbourne, Australia on May 18-23, 2013. NSNA President Jesse Kennedy, fresh from his election just a month prior, journeyed to Melbourne to represent NSNA and student nurses in the U.S. One month later he traveled to Crystal City, Virginia for the American Nurses Association (ANA) Inaugural Membership Assembly.
NSNA Sees Surge in Benefits Available for Members
NSNA is pleased to announce new partners providing new benefits to the existing set of membership benefits already place. In addition to discounts on NCLEX review materials, liability insurance, nursing uniforms and more, NSNA members now also have access to discount programs at various hotels, office and school supplies, and a national credit card program.
Students and Faculty to Meet in NYC for NSNA Summer Leadership Conference
Nursing students, faculty and pre-nursing students from across the country will meet in New York City on Friday, July 26, 2013 for the annual NSNA Summer Leadership Conference. NSNA is pleased to return to the Mount Sinai Medical Center Goldwurm Auditorium. This is an opportunity for those interested in learning more about NSNA program activities to network with other student leaders, or other students interested in leadership.
NSNA Announces Keynote Speaker for MidYear Conference in Louisville
NSNA is pleased to announce Sue
C. DeLaune, MN, RN, as the keynote speaker for the 31st Annual MidYear Career Planning Conference on November 7-10, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. Ms. DeLaune is an
Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School
of Nursing in New Orleans.
39 Resolutions Adopted by 2013 NSNA House of Delegates
During the 61st Annual Convention in April, the NSNA House of Delegates met to discuss and vote on resolutions proposed by student nurses across the nation. The resolutions adopted set the policy direction for the Board of Directors.
Foundation of the NSNA (FNSNA) Scholarship Winners Announced; 2014 Scholarship Application Now Available
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) has awarded 91 scholarships (over $178,000) in the general scholarship program, and 69 Promise of Nursing Scholarships (sponsored by the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future) for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Leader of Leaders Award Recipient David Ranck Lauded at NSNA Convention
NSNA is pleased to announce David R. Ranck, MEd, RN, as the recipient of the 2013 NSNA Leader of Leaders Award. The Leader of Leaders Award, sponsored by Elsevier, proud publisher of Mosby and Saunders nursing titles, is presented each year to an outstanding dean, faculty advisor, or state consultant who has provided exceptional commitment to his or her students and to NSNA