SNA
USCA Student Nurses’ Association (SNA)
The School of Nursing faculty strongly encourages each student to join USCA Student Nurses Association (SNA) and the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA), which includes membership in the Student Nurses' Association of South Carolina (SNA-SC). The USCA SNA chapter is the pre-professional student organization to the American Nurses' Association (ANA).
NSNA’s mission is to mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, and to convey the standards, ethics, and skills that students will need as responsible and accountable leaders and members of the profession. Founded in 1952, NSNA is a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, diploma, and generic graduate nursing programs. It is dedicated to fostering the professional development of nursing students. The organization has 50,000 members in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The benefits of membership in USCA SNA include opportunities for peer networking and to participate in health-related activities on campus and in the community. NSNA membership benefits include developing patterns of professional behavior, scholarship opportunities, and cultivating strong relationships with nursing students across the country.
USCA SNA meetings are held monthly. Information about meetings will be posted on the SNA Bulletin Board and the monitor in the nursing building lobby.
USCA SNA Executive Board
The Executive Board is made up of several divisions which include the Board of Officers, Board of Directors, Class Representatives and the Faculty Advisors. Elections are held near the end of the fall semester.
Board Officers:
President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
Board of Directors:
Legislative, Fundraising, Community Health, Breakthrough to Nursing, and Media
Standing Committees:
Legislative, Fundraising, Breakthrough to Nursing, Community Health, and State Convention
Class Representatives:
Two students from each cohort enrolled in the traditional BSN program.
Faculty Advisors: Professors Lisa Simmons and Ashley Brittain
Assist with all areas of the boards needs
What's next?
To get involved in the USCA SNA chapter students should apply. Applications are available outside room 127 in the School of Nursing building.
Active SNA members can attend monthly meetings, participate in SNA events, and join committees.
Learn more:
- USCA SNA Chapter: USCA SNA
- Student Nurses’ Association of South Carolina: South Carolina SNA
- National Student Nurses’ Association: National Student Nurses' Association
How Do I Join NSNA?
Visit the NSNA website: http://nsnamembership.org
Contact Us
Application to the School of Nursing
You must first apply for admission to the university, and then apply to the SON. To access the application, you will login as a 'Returning User,' not a 'First Time User.' Use the same email address and password you used to apply for admission to the university. If you do not remember the email you used, call the Admissions Office at 803-641-3366 and they can assist you.