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.

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