Getting the Pieces to Fit

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.
"Pieces" is available for view above. You can also download the full handbook or individual sections in its PDF format by clicking on the section titles.

Table of Contents

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO NSNA
  • Membership Requirements
  • NSNA ®  Board of Directors, Committees, and Appointed Representatives
  • NSNA Structure
  • NSNA Communications
  • Election Areas
  • Foundation of the NSNA
  • Overall Responsibilities of NSNA

SECTION II: HOW TO MANAGE A STATE ASSOCIATION
  • Responsibilities of  State Associations
  • 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 U® 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/Prenursing Students
  • Activity Planning for School Chapters
  • Planning Educational Programs

  • Population and Global Health 
  • Breakthrough to Nursing
  • Health Policy and Advocacy
  • Empowering Resolutions
  • Image of Nursing Activities
  • Education Activities
  • NSNA Leadership University® 
  • Leader of Leaders Awards
  • Building Success, the Foundation is YOU
  • Tips for Effective Membership Processing
  • The NSNA Membership Enrollment Process
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SECTION IV: APPENDICES