All of the student organizations that are a part of the nursing department pride themselves on lending a hand to the community. Becoming a member of one of these organizations is a great way to stand out when applying for a job, network with other community professionals, learn more about nursing specialties and make connections with your peers.
Membership in the Student Nurses Organization is open to all pre-nursing and BSN students. SNO members participate in community outreach projects that have them partnering with a different organization in the community each semester. As a part of SNO you will be involved in many activities put on by organizations whose goals is to promote health awareness amongst members of the community. In addition to volunteer work in the community, SNO also provides academic support and professional development opportunities to its members.
This nursing honors society invites junior and senior level students to join an organization of nursing professionals in discussing the latest in nursing research, nurse education and clinical education. Members of Sigma Theta Tau participate in research and present at conferences. The combination of students and professionals creates mentorship relationships among members.
As a member of the future Nurse Practitioner Student Association you will have the opportunity to listen to speakers who are professionals in the nursing field. Informational discussions are also held each semester for members to learn and discuss new developments. This organization provides you with the opportunity to network and learn more about the capacities in which family nurse practitioners are employed. Short-term study away trips are also organized so that group members, along with other students in the program, can work with a group that provides health care in another country.
