Student Nurses' Association (SNA)
SNA is a student based organizations with the following mission:
- To have direct input into standards of nursing education and to influence the education process
- To influence health care, nursing education, and practice through legislative activities as appropriate
- To participate in community affairs and educational programs toward improved health care and the resolution of related social issues
- To represent nursing students to the consumer, to institutions, agencies, and other professional organizations
- To encourage students’ participation in interdisciplinary activities
- To promote recruitment efforts, student activities and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, political persuasion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or economic status
- To provide for professional growth through programs, seminars, and community service
- To assist nursing students and those interested in the nursing profession in exploring a variety of nursing roles and career possibilities
- To foster communication among students, faculty, and administrators of the nursing program and NDSU
- To act as an advocate for nursing and pre-nursing students in safeguarding and implementing the rights and responsibilities of nursing students as previously listed
- To facilitate the transition from the nursing student role to that of a professional nurse.
Student Nurse Association Board
The following are the newly elected SNA Board:
- President - Lesley Locken
- Vice President - Ann Podoll
- 2nd Vice President - Fallon Meixel
- Secretary - Karis Johnson
- Treasurer - Nicole Meyer
- Director of Service Projects - Jordan LaJoie
- Director of Community Health - Luke Lassonde
- Director of Membership - Kaitlyn Borg
- Director of Funds - Amber Piatz
- Co-Directors of Publicity - Brianne Fedje and Haley Johnston
- Director of Breakthrough to Nursing/SNOY - Amber Kracht
- N4 Class Representative - Abbey Prudlick (ICU/Mental Health)
- N4 Class Representative - Elizabeth Ugelstad (OB/Peds)
- N3 Class Representative - Karis Johnson
- N2 Class Representative - Charles Hemkin
SNA Faculty Advisor: Karla Haug
