They sponsor orientation programs for new nursing students, career workshops, and a lecture series, featuring distinguished speakers, which focuses on professional issues. This organization serves as a liaison between the faculty and nursing students. Members, through their affiliation with state and national student nursing associations, also have the unique opportunity for participation in regional and national activities and conventions. They work closely with the local chapters of the National Black Nurses' and Asian American Nurses' Associations facilitating their goals and mission. They provide opportunities for socialization, academic support, assistance through tutorial workshops, as well as for professional growth, development, and leadership.
Membership is open to all prenursing and nursing majors.
Career Opportunities Nurses are in great demand throughout the country and are needed in such settings as acute care hospitals, community health agencies, outreach programs, public schools, health maintenance organizations, and clinics which serve disadvantaged, ethnically diverse, and rural populations. The Bachelor's degree serves as the basic foundation and preparation for graduate study in nursing for those students who have demonstrated advanced academic capabilities. To further explore career options in this field, visit the Career Services Website. Both as a nursing student and as a nursing professional, you will need to be assertive and to display leadership qualities. Volunteer work in situations with patient contact is also important.