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Getting the Pieces to Fit

The official handbook for state, school, and national NSNA leaders. ​
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“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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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
  • Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions about NSNA Resolutions 
  • NSNA Core Values
  • 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​​​
  • Constituency Form - Complete Online 
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  • Online Form and Application Index
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  • About NSNA
    • Who We Are
    • NSNA President
    • Committees >
      • Breakthrough To Nursing Committee
      • Convention Planning Committee
      • Council of State Presidents
      • Ethics and Governance Committee
      • Finance Committee
      • Health Policy and Advocacy Committee
      • Image of Nursing Committee
      • Membership Committee
      • Population and Global Health Committee
    • Appointed Consultants
    • Nominating and Elections Committee >
      • How To Run For National Office
    • Resolutions Committee >
      • Resolutions by Year
      • Resolutions by Topic
    • Foundation of the NSNA
    • Press/Media
    • Advertise
    • NSNA Staff
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Membership Services >
      • Join/Renew/Update Online
      • Print Replacement Card
      • Membership Brochure/Pamphlet
      • Membership Dues
      • NSNA Calendar
      • Membership Privacy Policy
      • NSNA Membership Gift Card
    • Leadership U Honor Society
    • Sustaining Membership
    • Membership Benefits
    • Partnership Program
    • Membership Recruitment Resources
    • Association & Chapter Resources
    • Membership Reports
    • NSNA Program Awards/Honors
    • NSNA Membership Gift Card
  • Meetings
    • NSNA Annual Convention
    • NSNA MidYear Conference
    • NSNA Leadership Conference
    • Other Meetings and Recordings
  • Faculty
    • Faculty Forum Recordings
    • Testimonials
    • Faculty Fundamentals
    • Faculty Certificate Program
    • Blog
    • 2021 NEAA/NSNA Stewart Conference
  • Career Center
    • Online Education
    • NCLEX-RN Resources
    • Prospective Nursing Student Resource Guide
    • Career Planning Guides
    • Hospitals
    • Schools of Nursing >
      • Featured Nursing Schools
      • NSNA Stellar Schools
  • Publications
    • NSNA Calendar
    • Imprint >
      • Imprint Archive >
        • Career Planning Guides
      • Get Published in Imprint
      • Imprint FAQs
    • Dean's Notes
    • Getting the Pieces to Fit
    • Guidelines for Planning
    • NSNA Code of Ethics
    • NSNA Program Awards & Honors
    • Resolutions >
      • Resolutions by Year
      • Resolutions by Topic
  • NSNA Store