1. Student Nurses Association (SNA)
General Meeting September 13th, 2017

2. Introductions & SNA Fall 2017 board members
2 truths and 1 lie ice breaker

3. What is SNA? Student based organization with the following mission:
To have direct input into standards of nursing education and to influence the education process
To influence health care, nursing education, and practice through legislative activities as appropriate
To participate in community affairs and educational programs toward improved health care and the resolution of related social issues
To represent nursing students to the consumer, to institutions, agencies, and other professional organizations
To encourage students’ participation in interdisciplinary activities
To promote recruitment efforts, student activities and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, political persuasion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or economic status
To provide for professional growth through programs, seminars, and community service
To assist nursing students and those interested in the nursing profession in exploring a variety of nursing roles and career possibilities
To foster communication among students, faculty, and administrators of the nursing program and NDSU
To act as an advocate for nursing and pre-nursing students in safeguarding and implementing the rights and responsibilities of nursing students as previously listed
To facilitate the transition from the nursing student role to that of a professional nurse.

4. Membership Requirements:
Active Members:
Students enrolled in NDSU Nursing Program
Students who have current membership in NSNA
Participate in two service hours/activities per semester and must attend ¾ of all general meetings
Active members will have all privileges of membership
Associate Members:
Pre-nursing student enrolled at NDSU who are preparing for entrance into the nursing program
Associate members are required to pay an annual fee of $20 to the local chapter
Associate members are required to attend two general meetings and participate in one service hour/activity per semester
Associate members are not required to hold national membership status
Associate members cannot hold a board member position or vote in elections
For questions contact

5. Blackboard Instructions
Self-enrollment process
Go to blackboard
Click on ‘Organizations’ in upper right hand corner
Find the organization search box in upper left hand corner
Type in ‘nurses’
Scroll down until you see organization ID
Click arrow for NDSU-CSO-0251, then enroll, and finally submit
BOOM! You did it 
For questions contact

6. Service hour prize drawings
We keep track of the # of service hours for each member (there is no max, only a min. for # of service hours)
End of semester at December meeting will be a prize drawing
How ever many times someone volunteered = # of times their names are written in for drawing
The more you volunteer to better chance you have to WIN!
There is one specific drawing for pre nursing students and two for all SNA members
Stethoscope
2 Visa Giftcards

7. Cookies for kids cancer
Put on by college of health professions ambassadors
Bake sale will be September 25th-27th or until sold out of cookies
Where: Sudro hall lower level
1 hour time slots
Can bake cookies for one service hour (send photo to
Have to be store bought or pre-made, ex) Nestle Tollhouse cookies
Bring cookies to Dana Davis office in 222J in Sudro by September 22nd at 5 pm

8. Highway cleanup Wednesday September 20th at 4:30pm
Please meet outside of Sudro south doors prior!
When signing up please mark if you have transportation or not
One service hour, 5-10 volunteers
For questions please contact

9. Summer Internship Q & A Meeting
Eligibility: first or second semester juniors
Student lead meeting
Talk about personal experiences
Where to look for internship postings
Interview prep
Monday September 18th at 4:00pm-5:00pm, Sudro 27
Come with any questions you may have!
For further questions please contact

10. Clothing Sales
Accepting forms and payments until 4:00pm on Friday September 15th
Black nursing polos are required come second semester in program for NURS 360 and other courses
Submit forms to your class representatives or to Amanda Burge
For further questions contact

13. NDSU HOMEcoming 2017 Homecoming parade Friday September 29th at 5:30pm
Looking into having an FM ambulance as our ‘float’
Meet outside of Sudro at 4:30p and then head downtown
Wear your NDSU scrubs, any nursing apparel, or bison gear
Will be handing out candy!!!

14. SELFIES, SELFIES, Selfies
PLEASE take selfies/pictures during volunteer events/other activities
EX) Homecoming parade
Pictures are used for display case in Sudro Hall
Also, pictures are used for the state convention scrap book contest
NDSU SNA Won 1st place in scrapbook contest this past convention
Let’s keep it up!!!
Will reward by putting name in an extra time for end of the year prize drawing
Does NOT count as part of the service hour requirements for the semester
Please send pictures to or

15. Hurricane Harvey information

16. Devastating Effects of Hurricane Harvey

17. What Can We Do to Help?
Support American Red Cross!

18. Why do Harvey Victims Need the Red Cross?
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Red Cross has provided shelter supplies for more than 34,000 people, with additional supplies for 18,000 people en route.
Red Cross ensures an adequate blood supply would be available for hospital patients by distributing blood products to hospital partners

19. Why do Harvey Victims Need the Red Cross?
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“health issues arising from the flood — including respiratory and gastrointestinal problems — and with getting care for preexisting conditions, some of which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly (such as dialysis)”

20. How Can We Help?
Donate!
Donations help the Red Cross supply those in need with shelter, food, water, and medical care

21. Why Should We Donate?
Elderly, children, hospital patients, and other victims need our help
Nurses need our help!
Red Cross nurses serve as the initial medical response at disaster shelters

22. NSNA Disaster Relief fund for Nursing Students
Many NSNA members continue to write and call to ask what NSNA can do to help nursing students in areas impacted by Tropical Storm Harvey.  In 2005 the Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association created a Disaster Relief Fund. The Funds are distributed as grants to the nursing programs and may be used to assist students to replace books, supplies (uniforms, stethoscopes, etc.), or to assist schools of nursing in replacing library books, computers, or any other vital equipment necessary for educating their student nurses. 
Contributions to Disaster Relief Fund
Funding for the Disaster Relief Fund for Nursing Students was raised from NSNA members and faculty through personal contributions and at fund-raising events. If you would like to contribute to the Disaster Relief Fund please click here to make your tax-deductible contribution.
Please share this with your peers and others who are concerned about the plight of nursing students impacted by the storm.

23. NSNA Disaster Relief Fund for Nursing Students
What can we do to help nursing students in areas impacted by Tropical Storm Harvey?
NSNA Disaster Relief Fund
Donations provide grants to the nursing programs affected
Used to assist students to replace books, supplies (uniforms, stethoscopes, etc.)
Assist nursing schools in replacing library books, computers, and other equipment necessary for educating student nurses

24. Service hour opportunity
Donate $10 to American Red Hurricane Harvey OR to the Disaster Relief Fund through NSNA
Screen shot donation confirmation page
photo to

25. Wednesday October 11th at 5:30p, location TBD
Next meeting
Wednesday October 11th at 5:30p, location TBD