Getting the Pieces to Fit is the official handbook for state, school and national NSNA leaders. “Pieces” can be used in the following ways:

• As a guideline for starting an NSNA chapter.
• To assist with management of school and state chapters.
• As a reference for NSNA Bylaws.
• To apply for NSNA constituency status.

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SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO NSNA

• Membership Requirements
• Summary of Membership Benefits
• NSNA Structure
• NSNA's Board of Directors, Committees, and Appointed Representatives
• NSNA Communications
• Election Areas
• Foundation of the NSNA

SECTION II: HOW TO MANAGE A STATE ASSOCIATION

• Responsibilities of a State Association
• Staffing
• General Communications
• Planning a State Membership Recruitment Campaign
• Publicity and Recruitment Timetable
• Planning a Council of School Presidents (COSP) 
• Member Privacy Policy
• Six Steps to Launch Your Leadership Experience

SECTION III: HOW TO MANAGE A SCHOOL CHAPTER

• The Responsibilities of a School Chapter
• School Mailing Address
• Working with Student Government Associations
• Membership Lists
• Total School Membership Plan
• Tips for Recruiting Members
• Activity Planning for School Chapters
• Planning Educational Programs
• Community Health Activities/Disaster Preparedness 
• Breakthrough to Nursing
• Legislative Activities
• Image of Nursing Activities
• Empowering Resolutions
• Global Initiatives in Nursing
• Education Activities
• NSNA Leadership University^® 
• Leader of Leaders Awards
• Catch the Wave with NSNA
• The NSNA Membership Enrollment Process
• Tips for Effective Membership Process

SECTION IV: APPENDICES

• Appendix A: Policies and Procedures for NSNA Resolutions
• Appendix B: Code of Ethics
• Appendix C: Bylaws
• Appendix D: NSNA Policies/Resolutions Membership, Board of Directors, Committees, Constituents
• Appendix E: Resolutions
• Appendix F: School Delegate Information
• Appendix G: Roadmap to Constituency Status
• Constituency Application
• NSNA Calendar

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