Start A Chapter Program

Legislation
  • ​Liase with other local organizations and government agencies concerned with legislation and regulation
  • Distribute infomation to members and engage students in he legislative process and voter registration activities
Membership
  • ​Obtain membership list from NSNA (email: nsna@nsna.org)
  • Promote benefits
  • Distribute materials and membership brochures
  • Evaluate recrutiment methods
  • Participate in Project InTouch and Precious Metal Awards​
Global Initiatives In Nursing
  • ​Engage student nurses with diverse experiences to share their special knowledge
  • Educate on global opportunities in nursing

The Responsibilities of A School Chapter

Listed below are areas of responsibility for school chapters.  It is not necessary for every chapter to become involved in all areas.  Schools should choose those areas that interest chapter members.

​​Communication
  • ​Establish a continuous communication channel with all levels of the association (including the state association)
  • Produce and distribute a newsletter
  • ​Facilitate public relations  with the state association and other schools of nursing
Education
  • ​Liase with faculty, curriculum and other appropriate  committees
  • Community health projects
  • Leadership and manangement skills development
  • NSNA Leadership University
Finances
  • ​Financial management and budget development
  • Fundraising
  • Leadership University Certificate Program for treasurers​
Recruitment into Nursing and Career Counseling
  • ​Participate in Breakthrough to Nursing
  • Liase with nursing schools and hospital recruiters
  • Develop and distribute materials
  • Coordinate activities
​Relationships with Other Organizations
  • ​Liase with appropriate local professional associationss
  • Liase with appropriate college or university organizations
​Student Rights, Grievance Activities, and Code of Ethics
  • ​Facilitate adoption of the NSNA Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Nursing Students and Code of Ethics into school policy
  • Promote awareness of student rights and responsibilities
  • Promote awareness of the NSNA Code of Ethics and Core Values