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FACT SHEET

Founded in 1952, the NSNA is a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, diploma, and generic graduate nursing programs. It is dedicated to fostering the professional development of nursing students.

Membership

50,000 nursing students in 50 states, the District of Columbia , Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

NSNA Mission Statement

Bring together and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs;
Convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession;
Promote development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession;
Advocate for high quality, evidence-based, affordable and accessible health care;
Advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing education;
Develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future.

Programs

NSNA members participate in community health projects, legislative education, and activities to recruitment students into the profession. Special programs include:

Breakthrough to Nursing Project - designed to increase the number of underrepresented populations into the nursing profession;
Implementation of the Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Students of Nursing ;
Model Code of Ethics for students to adopt;
NSNA Leadership University (www.nsnaleadershipu.org) - students earn academic credit for participating in NSNA's many shared governance activities.

Publications

Imprint - members receive five issues during the academic year
NSNA News - biannual newsletters for student leaders, faculty advisors and deans and directors
Dean 's Notes - contain items of interest to nursing school deans and directors

Organization

The NSNA Board of Directors is composed of ten nursing students elected to serve for one year. Two consultants provide guidance (without a vote) and are appointed by the American Nurses Association and the National League for Nursing. Students are also elected to serve on the Nominating and Elections Committee. A House of Delegates meet annually to elect officers and to debate issues relevant to nursing education and practice. Delegates come from 700 schools and state NSNA chapters. National staff provides administrative support.

Annual Convention

Each year, over 3,000 nursing students gather in a major city to attend educational programs, participate in leadership and professional development activities, attend an Awards Ceremony, Keynote Address, Plenary Sessions, Fundraising Auction, and Exhibits. The House of Delegates meets during the Annual Convention. The 2009 Convention takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, April 15-19.

MidYear Career Planning Conference

This annual event attracts 1,500 nursing students. The conference offers professional development activities, career counseling, exhibits, a state board review, Keynote Address, Specialty Nursing Career Panels and career development workshops. The 2008 MidYear Conference takes place in John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort, Reno, Nevada, November 13-16, 2008.

The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association (FNSNA)

The F NSNA was created in memory of Frances Tompkins, the association's first executive director. As a non-profit corporation (501 C-3), the F NSNA is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The F NSNA has distributed over 2 million dollars in scholarships for undergraduate nursing education. The Promise of Nursing Regional Scholarship Program, administered by the FNSNA, provides undergraduate and graduate nursing scholarships and school grants. Funds are raised by regional events sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.

Administration and Finances

The NSNA is a non-profit (501 C-6) corporation. New members dues are $20.00 and renewing members pay $30.00(plus state dues). The executive director is Diane J. Mancino EdD, RN, CAE. For further information, call or write to:

National Student Nurses' Association, Inc.
Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association, Inc
45 Main Street, Suite 606
Brooklyn , NY 11201
(718) 210-0705
FAX (718) 210-0710
E- mail : nsna@nsna.org