MEMBERSHIP
Matthew Zender , Vice President and Chair , Membership Committee vicepresident @ nsna . org
Paving the Way with NSNA
Happy Fall ! I would like to officially welcome everyone to the 2024-2025 academic year ! Over the summer , the Membership Committee met to discuss our goals for the year . Committee members Lauren Tickner , Jessica Searock , and I chose to continue the theme of “ Paving the Way with NSNA ” for this new and exciting academic year . We wanted to focus on the “ why ” students are part of NSNA and how NSNA can support them during their time as members . At NSNA , our mission is to bring together and mentor students who are preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses , as well as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs . In addition , we want to develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future . At the end of our members ’ journey with NSNA , we would like to hear success stories on the impact NSNA has had on their careers . In the future , we hope to offer many more interactive opportunities and workshops where members can ask questions , share thoughts and ideas , learn ways to gain new members and maintain current ones , and view new perspectives on popular nursing topics and discussions . Whether you are at the school , state , or national level , we want to ensure that two-way , open communication is occurring and accessible for everyone . My committee members and I are eager for you to get the best experience possible out of NSNA . So please do not hesitate to reach out , regardless of whether your concern is big or small . I like to think of NSNA and its members as a community — one that I am so happy to be a part of because it never feels like you are alone in your struggles or challenges . But our community would not be what it is without members like you . You ’ re crucial to the foundation of what NSNA is and what the association represents .
Membership Recruitment Ideas
NSNA recognizes that recruiting members is not an easy task . There can be many challenges trying to involve and engage fellow students . There is not a better time to be involved in an organization like NSNA to further your career . So , what can you do to grab students ’ attention ?
First , show potential members the student membership website page that answers the question , “ Why join NSNA as a student ?” The top 10 reasons are a great introduction to why students value membership and feature opportunities or experiences that can provide the most benefit and enjoyment .
Also , highlight NSNA benefits you think would interest potential members . For example , point out Imprint magazine , NSNA member-specific scholarship opportunities , partnership programs , discounts on products and services , and NSNA Leadership University Honor Society .
Explain your personal history with NSNA . Hearing a personal story can help encourage other students and is an easy and effective recruitment tool . Being personal and sharing a relatable memory or benefit can also stimulate a sense of community or belonging . Was it a great experience at the MidYear Conference or Annual Convention that got you hooked ? How about an informative focus session you enjoyed , an article in Imprint , or a connection you made ? Sharing the reasons that you got involved can help excite prospective members to become part of the NSNA .
Order membership brochures and download the Guidelines for Membership Recruitment . Provide membership brochures at orientation sessions . Membership brochures are excellent hands-on tools for encouraging potential members to join NSNA . Access the membership brochure order form to
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