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Nursing: Trailblazing Pathways to Your Future.
Established in 1965, the mission of the Breakthrough to Nursing (BTN) project is to organize, represent, and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those nurses enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs, in becoming practitioners sensitive to the cultural diversity that exists in our society. The project promotes the development of the skills needed to be responsible, accountable members of the nursing profession who respect the differences and similarities between people, advocates high quality care, utilizing the principles of transcultural nursing, and facilitates the development of peer support systems, which enhance recruitment and retention within the nursing profession.
Breakthrough to Nursing Committee
Reneka Turner, Chair
Elizabeth Newcomb
Bobby Schnittker
Goals for 2010-2011:
- Develop and promote “Breakthrough Institute” as a collection of tools to assist in the recruitment, education, and retention of underrepresented groups.
- Work with COSP to encourage involvement in BTN initiatives.
- Publish a column in Imprint updating students about BTN activities.
Memos
- 2010 Summer Memo
- Winter 2010 Memo
- Fall 2009 Memo
- Summer 2009 Memo
BTN Institute:
A collection of tools to assist in the recruitment, education, and retention of underrepresented groups.
NSNA Publications:
LeadershipU: Earn academic credit for participating in NSNA Breakthrough to Nursing projects.
Videos:
PowerPoint Presentations:
BTN Seminar Presentation during NSNA MidYear Conference 2009
BTN Seminar Presentation during the Annual Convention – Men in Nursing
BTN Seminar Presentation during NSNA MidYear Conference
Earn academic credit for participating in NSNA Breakthrough to Nursing projects.
BTN Program Guidelines Booklet
NSNA’s professional magazine for student nurses: Imprint
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