Duquesne University
Student Nurses' Association (DUSNA)
What is DUSNA?
DUSNA is a professional organization interested
in contributing to nursing education by volunteerism,
thereby contributing to the community and university.
Our organization strives to keep abreast of the
current healthcare issues and concerns, legislation
and other prudent issues at a preprofessional
stage by speaking out and attending various conventions
and bi-annual legislative programs. Most importantly,
each and every nursing student of DUSNA grows
as a whole person by their individual dedication
and collaboration in striving to make a difference.
When you join DUSNA you also become a member of
the national organization, the National
Student Nurses' Association. Two faculty members
from the School of Nursing serve as DUSNA faculty
advisors to the organization.
Top Ten Reasons
to Join DUSNA
1. Become involved in a professional student
run nursing organization.
2. Become friends with other classmates and upperclassmen,
plus get the inside scoop on professors, clinicals,
and classes.
3. Participate in volunteer, charity, social events,
fundraisers, and state/national conventions.
4. DUSNA works closely with SNAP and NSNA.
5. SNAP gives underclassmen the chance to become
actively involved early on and have board positions
starting sophomore year.
6. SNAP projects are held within the Duquesne
School of Nursing, Duquesne University, and the
community.
7. Opportunities to win SNAP/NSNA scholarships
and awards.
8. Attendance to meetings, projects, events, and
fundraisers is not mandatory but, highly encouraged;
meetings are only once every three weeks for about
30-45 minutes.
9. SNAP/DUSNA looks great on a resume.
10. DUSNA has it's own Web site and bulletin board
on the 5th floor of Fisher Hall.
How can I
join DUSNA?
Active membership is open to undergraduate students
enrolled in state approved programs leading to
licensure as a registered nurse. DUSNA currently
represents over 1,800 nursing students from across
Pennsylvania, and is run solely by its members.
Annual membership fees are only $35. While every
penny is important as you pursue your educational
goal, the money invested in your DUSNA/NSNA membership
will offer you many rewards throughout your academic
endeavors. DUSNA has a bulletin board, located
in the student lounge in the School of Nursing,
where communication takes place between members.
Announcements, reminders of important upcoming
events, meeting times and projects are posted.
Check the bulletin board weekly because the date
and time of our first meeting can be found there,
as well as applications to join DUSNA. We invite
all of you to attend our first meeting of the
year so you can ask questions, hear more detailed
information, and meet current members. |
