The National Student Nurses' Association: A Sample Brochure

The transition from student nurse to registered nurse can be exciting, stressful and challenging and reality shock can be experienced (Kaihlanen, Lakanmaa, & Salminen, 2013). The skills knowledge and values learned during the 3 years period of the undergraduate program should be demonstrated while working as a Registered nurse. The transition from nursing student to professional nurse is complex and multifaceted experience (Clark & Springer, 2012). Therefore, it’s essential to guide the student during their learning process for their professional development. It is difficult for the student nurse to work on their own unsupervised right after completing their program. Being independent registered nurse will take lots of practice skills wise and knowledge wise. The transition from student to staff nurse ‘is a common rite of passage that marks the end of initial educational preparation in the discipline and the

Nursing has dramatically evolved in recent history in response to the changes in society, the healthcare system as well as to the evolution of the profession itself. Changes include: an aging and more diverse population, changing reimbursement practices, new technology and scientific discoveries, new diseases related to social and environmental problems. Changes in nursing roles represent a shift in the view of nursing from simply an occupation or job to a profession with a commitment to the role (Blais & Hayes, 2011). Changes in the healthcare system affect society’s expectation of nursing care. Due to these high expectations, nurses are returning to school in order to satisfy these prospects and are more effective in their roles. Prospective nursing students and registered nurses that are returning to school are undergoing many of the challenges described in these two models of transition.

This “incorporates the roles of assessing, critical thinking, communicating, providing care, teaching and leading” (Grand Canyon University, para. 7). I also believe that an individual’s maturity over a four-year period has time to evolve with the concepts of critical thinking and decision making the BSN framework offers. The difference in cost and time from ADN to BSN programs is a deciding factor in many educational decisions. The economy and decrease in job opportunities has driven many into the nursing profession that may not have initially considered it a career option. Sadly, I believe that has contributed to the lack of interest in pursing an advanced education. The professional choice wasn’t driven out of a motivation to help humanity or a sense of altruism; it was merely an employment opportunity.

The association endeavors to enhance high standards of nursing practice by promoting safety and ethical decision making. The association represent nurses in lobbying regulatory agencies on issues related to policy and legal development. The association is involved in establishing the standards of nursing practice. It disseminates information to nurses though workshops, conferences and publications. The association publishes, American Nurse Today, The American Nurse, and The Online Journal of Issues in

Nurses join professional nursing organizations to “have a voice in issues that affect nursing practice and to stay current in their field of specialty” (UC Davis Medical Center, 2016).

The beginning of a new graduate nurses career rarely begins easily, there seems to be a distinct disconnect between the fantasy of what it means to be a nurse and the reality of bedside nursing. Nursing school seems to feed into this disconnection, in that it does not prepare the new graduate registered nurse (NGRN) for their professional practice. What nursing school does is give the NGRN the basics, a peak into what is to come. The NGRN has to find out for themselves what the true meaning of being a nurse is and if it fits their preconceived ideas.

To accomplish this objective, I would reach out to chapter presidents and nursing programs to promote NSNA membership, the annual NSANYS convention, and encourage them to follow NSANYS on social media for upcoming news regarding the convention. Also, I would connect with NSNA members that attended the NSANYS 66th annual convention and ask them to reflect on their experiences and share their insights. I believe that publishing this information, either in Imprint magazine or through the NSANYS social media platforms in a weekly format would be an invaluable resource for nursing students that were undecided about attending the annual NSANYS convention. I would also utilize the social media platforms, website, and Imprint magazine to routinely promote attendance at the at the annual convention. Lastly, I would make efforts to collaborate with NSNA members to learn about the types of speakers they would be most interested in hearing from at the convention and what workshops they believe would be beneficial for nursing

The Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) provides information to the public about the services of the Board of Nursing (OBN, n.d.). The purpose of the OBN is to “safeguard the public’s health by ensuring that licensed nurses are qualified and competent to practice” (OBN, n.d.). The public has access to the OBN to inquire on current licensed nurses, Nurse Practice Act, and guidelines about nursing care (OBN, n.d.). The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the “only full-service professional organization” that represents registered nurses’ interest through associations and partners (ANA, 2014). Their mission is “nurses advancing our profession to improve health for all” (ANA, 2014). They promote nursing practice by setting high standards, promoting nurses’ rights, leading a realistic outlook of nursing, and “by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public” (ANA, 2014). The National League for Nursing (NLN) is an organization for any nursing-related faculty offering “faculty development programs, networking opportunities, testing and assessment, nursing research grants, and public policy” (NLN, 2013). Their mission is to “promote excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the nations health” (NLN, 2013).

Nursing is about providing the best possible holistic care for the patient and family. At the same time there’s an imbalance of patient care regarding education and knowledge being provided by nurses. As a nurse I believe we all owe it to ourselves, the profession, and the patient to provide the best possible care. According to American Nurses Association (ANA) online article “Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations.” In order to better achieve the nursing ideals of the American Nurses Association we must improve patient care by requiring hospital nurses to become BSN nurses.

Nursing is an emotionally fulfilling and rewarding carrier . The campaign for Nursing Future says nursing is fastest-growing occupation in US.In its Report on the future of Nursing, the institute of medicine states “an increase in the percentage of the nurses with a BSN is imperative as the scope of what the public need from nurses grows, expectation surrounding quality heighten, and the settings

In 1969, the foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association was created (NSNA). This organization main goal is to teach and help future Registered Nurses with the skills need to be successful in their profession (NSNA). In the Health care industry a Registered Nurse has the opportunity to move up the ladder and become a skilled professional in a higher position, such as, a head nurse or a manager in their department. In addition, being a part of the National Student Nurses' Association can benefit member by helping them pay for school with the help of scholarships and grants (NSNA). Furthermore, the NSNA organizes conventions, plans meeting, and have classes that will help the student learn to become a stronger individual and achieve

In the United States alone there are well over three million registered nurses as of 2015, with just over two hundred thousand of that total practicing within the state of Florida (Total Number of Professionally Active Nurses, 2015, n.p.). With that being said, there are many different nursing organizations available within the United States to represent not only the registered nurse, but also to represent the student nurse as well. Several nursing organizations are geared towards specialties, ethnicity, location, education level or gender (Matthews, J., 2012, n.p.). Nursing organizations also lobby federally for the profession as a whole as well as for the public (Schroeder, R., 2013, August, pg.99). For the purpose of this paper I will

I would like to start by taking this opportunity to thank the WCCCD SNA and staff for allowing me to attend this year’s NSNA Mid-Year Conference. It was a wonderful experience, and it made me even more elated for my future career as a nurse. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to meet fellow nursing students and prospective employers and educators. I was impressed by the NSNA’s display of professionalism, organization and how they met the standards of the Code of Conduct established by the Board of Directors.

Reasons I would join the American Nurses Association include the online higher learning and continuing education opportunities, membership fees helping further advocacy efforts on reforms of all nurses including, the Affordable Care Act, RN Reinvestment Act, and Needle stick Safety and Prevention Act, and membership also supporting periodicals including The American Nurse, American Nurse Today, and the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing. Because science and technology are constantly evolving, nurses need to keep up with the changes that affect the healthcare system. Continuing education courses are required to stay up-to-date in nursing practices and ANA offers them with discounted prices. ANA offers many peer-reviewed clinical articles that pertain to my field of expertise. I can gain a personal and professional support system of other nurses who can share my interests and concerns thru ANA. I can voice my issues that affect my nursing practice and licensure.

The benefits of being a member of the NAHN are that you are able to be heard by voicing you concerns with issues that are troubling the health care of Hispanics. Membership also allows you to be active participant in projects and in the election or position on the board. These benefits also allow you to do continuing education and opportunities at national conference, reduced rates at educational facilities, national conferences and subscription fees, professional and social networking, and leadership development, scholarship opportunities, awards for community services and education excellence, research, and support of national health care initiatives.