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and YOU!
The Wisconsin Student Nurses Association
The National Student Nurses Association
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WELCOME!

• Congratulations on being a new or surviving
  nursing student!

Nursing School is an exciting adventure that will
lead you to a rewarding career as a Registered
Nurse, and becoming involved in a professional
student organization is an important step you can
take to ensure your success! Please take a few
minutes to get to know your state and national
Student Nursing Organizations and learn how to
join!
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WSNA Our State Organization

• Nonprofit organization for students enrolled in
  accredited nursing programs in the state of
  Wisconsin (ADN, BSN, or diploma).

• The State Board of Directors is made up of
  nursing students from through-out Wisconsin.
  (Elected State Conventions) and also 3
  consultants.
• By joining WSNA, you AUTOMATICALLY become a
  member of our National Student Nurses
  Organization!!! (WSNA membership NSNA
  membership)

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NSNA Our National Organization

• Is a nonprofit organization for students enrolled
  in ADN, BSN, diploma, and/or graduate nursing
  programs in the US, District of Columbia, Guam,
  Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands.
• 50,000 nursing students belong to NSNA

• National Board of Directors is made up of nursing
  students from around the country that are elected
  at the National Convention

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NSNAs Mission Statement

• Bring together and mentor students preparing for
  initial licensure as registered nurses, as well
  as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion
  programs
• Convey the standards and ethics of the nursing
  profession
• Promote development of the skills that students
  will need as responsible and accountable members
  of the nursing profession
• Advocate for high quality, evidence-based,
  affordable and accessible health care
• Advocate for and contribute to advances in
  nursing education
• Develop nursing students who are prepared to lead
  the profession in the future.

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WSNAs Mission Statement

• to assume responsibility for the contributing to
  nursing education in order to provide highest
  quality health care
• to coordinate fundraising activities in order to
  provide charitable contributions and scholarship
  funds to promote the nursing profession
• to provide programs representative of fundamental
  and current professional interests and concerns
• to aid in the development of the whole person,
  his/her professional role and his/ her
  professional responsibility for the health care
  of people in all walks of life.

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WSNA/NSNA Membership Dues
New Member Rate 27/year (Thats only
2.25/month!) Two-Year Rate 64 (Thats just
2.67/month!) Single-year Renewal Rate
37/year (Still only 3.08/month!)
Invest in your nursing career- Join Today!
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NSNA Members Get BENEFITS!

• Here are just some of the great things
• you will receive when you join NSNA!
• Convention discounts
• Barnes Noble Discount (5 and Free Shipping!)
• Special NSNA Student Rates when joining specialty
  organizations such as the Emergency Nurses
  Association, Oncology Nurses Society, many
  others!
• Critical Portfolio NSNA members get FREE access
  to this automated and organized professional
  portfolio for nursing students at
  www.nsnaleadershipu.org.
• Discount on Drexel University NCLEX Review
• Discounts from AllHeart.com (Save on scrubs,
  stethoscopes, etc)

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NSNA Contests Awards
Only NSNA members and NSNA school /state
constituents are eligible to win over 15
different NSNA contests and awards, which include

• Breakthrough to Nursing, Image of Nursing,
  Community Health State Project Awards
• Isabel Hampton Robb Leadership Award
• Leader of Leaders Award
• Newsletter Contest
• NSNA/Nursing Spectrum/NurseWeek Article Writing
  Contest
• And many more!!!

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WSNAs Midyear Conference

• This annual event is held in conjunction with the
  Wisconsin Nurses Association each fall.
• This event attracts registered nurses, nursing
  students, guests, faculty, and nursing leaders
  from across Wisconsin
• The conference offers professional development
  activities, an exhibit hall, and educational
  sessions.

The 2008 FALL WSNA/WNA Conference will be held
in Eau Claire, Wisconsin from October 16-18, 2008.
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NSNAs Midyear Conference

• This annual event attracts 1,500 nursing
  students.
• The conference offers professional development
  activities, career counseling, exhibits, Keynote
  Address, Specialty Nursing Career Panels and
  career development workshops.

The 2008 MidYear Conference will be held at John
Ascuagas Nugget Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada
from November 13-16, 2008.
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WSNAs Annual Convention

• Each February, nursing students from around the
  State meet for WSNAs annual convention, which
  has traditionally been held at the Kalahari
  Resort in WI Dells, WI.
• Students can run for a position on the WSNA Board
  of Directors. Elections are held on the last
  morning of convention.
• Official WSNA Business takes place during The
  House of Delegates, which meets during the Annual
  Convention.
• Professional development activities, an exhibit
  hall, and educational sessions are also held at
  convention.

2009 WSNA Annual ConventionFriday February 13th
- Sunday February 15thKalahari Resort in
Wisconsin Dells, WI
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NSNAs Annual Convention

• Each year, over 3,000 nursing students the
  annual convention, which is held each year in a
  major U.S. city .
• Students attend educational programs, participate
  in leadership and professional development
  activities, attend an Awards Ceremony,
  Fundraising Auction, and Exhibits.
• Official NSNA Business takes place during The
  House of Delegates, which meets during the Annual
  Convention.

The 57th Annual NSNA Annual Convention will be
held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in
Nashville, Tennessee , April 15-19, 2009.
Theme Making it Big Nursing Students
Stepping Up and Stepping Out. Keynote Speaker
Carol Romano, Chief Nurse of the U.S. Public
Health Service.
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How Do I Join???

• RememberBy joining the STATE Student Nurses
  Association (WSNA), you also become a member of
  the NATIONAL Student Nurses Organization (NSNA)
  you only have to sign-up ONCE!
• To join, fill out the simple online form at
  https//nsnamembership.org/. (Have a credit card
  ready for online payment.)

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Still Have Questions?

• Contact the WSNA board of Directors. Find contact
  information at
• http//www.wsna.net/

Were here to help you!
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• How About a Nursing Diagnosis?

Risk for an Amazing Successful Future as a
Registered Nurse related to Student
involvement, dedication, and passion for the
nursing profession as evidenced by Involvement
in WSNA NSNA!