Imprint 2023 September/October | Page 4

EDITORIAL

Hello wonderful NSNA members . Whether you are new to NSNA or have been a member for years , I welcome you with open arms ! NSNA provides countless resources to expand your knowledge and outreach as a student nurse to prepare you to be successful in your future endeavors . One of the amazing resources available to all NSNA members is Imprint , written by and for student nurses . I encourage you to spread awareness so that more student nurses feel welcome to our community of leaders , writers , and future nurses .

WHY READ AND ENGAGE WITH IMPRINT AS A NURSING STUDENT ?
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TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE
Nursing is full of learning and we can learn so much from the experiences and challenges others have faced with school .
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NATIONAL NEWS AND UPDATES
Imprint is full of news and updates for nursing students such as midyear convention , what should students engage in , and important interactions between various nursing students .
My name is MacKenzie Simmons , and I am the 2023-2024 Imprint Editor . I am beyond thankful for the opportunity to serve all of you this year as we create a space to learn , collaborate , and create together . My goal is that Imprint becomes a space where student nurses feel welcome to share their ideas , experiences , and the lessons they have learned to aid future student nurses and to form their professional identity in nursing .
I am so excited for you to dive into this edition of Imprint : “ Study Hard , Save Lives .” This edition features articles from student nurses and faculty on the importance of confidence during clinicals , drug diversion for student nurses , and health management through climate action .
WHY READ AND ENGAGE WITH IMPRINT ?
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TO GAIN INSIGHTS
Reading articles helps you to learn from the experiences of others to apply to your practice . Imprint allows students to have a voice in their community to share and collaborate ideas .
TO ENHANCE YOUR WRITING SKILLS
Reading articles on nursing knowledge from Imprint helps you to learn more about professional writing from other nursing students . Writing an article for Imprint can make you more confident in your writing skills and enhance your professional comportment .
BECOME A PUBLISHED STUDENT WRITER
Imprint gives students the opportunity to submit articles for a chance to be published in an edition of Imprint as a student writer .
Want to learn how to gain creative confidence for nursing clinicals ? Turn to page 35 , where you will find an article about , “ Building Creative Confidence During Clinicals ,” by Jessica Mukavetz . Interacting with clients during clinical experiences can be intimidating at first , but with practice and gaining self-confidence , exchanges begin to feel natural .
Georgia Reiner and Cindy Saver expound on , “ What Student nurses Need to Know ,” about substance use disorders and drug diversions . The article , found on page 37 , details what drug diversion is , its importance , and the associated consequences .
We all know how important it is to make a difference by Caring for Health Through Climate Action . On page 40 Ben Fulgenico-Turner explains how students and nurses can act by adding a climate focus to all areas of nursing practice .
If you have any questions or feedback , please reach out to me at imprinteditor @ nsnainc . org . I wish you a successful fall semester and thank you for engaging in this edition of Imprint . Remember to stay safe , take care of yourself , and study hard , so that you can save lives ! n
MacKenzie Simmons Imprint Editor
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