Breakthrough to Nursing

​ Committee

​Be the change, See the change!

Lucas Farris 
BTN Director
University of Texas at Arlington
​Arlington, TX
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Seasonal Memos​

What is the Role of the Breakthrough to Nursing Committee?

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.

Lucas Farris, Director and Chair Breakthrough to Nursing Committee Fall Memo

Greetings NSNA Members!
 
The fall semester is officially here and the NSNA Breakthrough to Nursing® Committee is excited to work with all of you. This year the MidYear Conference takes place October 31-November 3, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Registration is now open and the conference brochure is available.
 
The BTN Committee has continued to work on adding to the BTN Toolkit, as well as making weekly posts on social media and in the BTN GroupMe for updates about what we are doing to represent you! At the NSNA June Board Meeting, we decided to focus on helping chapters establish and carry-out their projects by providing examples and other resources.  The BTN Toolkit was created by the previous BTN Director and committee to pass information on to students in a way that’s easily accessible and frequently viewed. This format has been updated on the BTN Committee page and a Table of Contents has been added to the document.  I have received many emails asking for more information on a topic or project people have seen in the toolkit.  If you have a story, articles, or projects that revolve around BTN, contact me with questions or to see about getting it added into the toolkit for everyone to utilize. Don’t forget to download the Breakthrough to Nursing Toolkit and the BTN Guidelines for Planning to learn more about how to plan your BTN projects and apply for the BTN Monthly Awards. Read More

BTN Resources
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​How to Establish a Mentor-Mentee Program At Your School
The BTN Project
Nursing students from all over the country share their thoughts on becoming nurses. Video created by Jennifer Kalenkoski, Breakthrough to Nursing Director (2016-17).