Student Nurses Association (SNA)
Vision
To develop a strong network of student nurses with the objective of encouraging and cultivating leadership skills within SNA through membership (reflecting on their services) to render qualitative services to society.
Objectives
A. In leadership, the network :
- Takes an active role in the advancement of high-quality health care for all.
- Represents the interest of its member on the SNA state board and in SNA support activities.
- Creates a forum for exchanging ideas and knowledge among members.
- Leads the development of relevant national nursing policy in collaboration with TNAI and the State SNA board.
B. In education network :
- Promotes certification program.
- Provides continuing education and professional development relevant to the network.
- Engages with student nurses to ensure the future of specialized knowledge and nursing practice.
- SNA provides a platform for nursing students to strengthen their knowledge and skill which will reflect in rendering qualitative nursing services to the community and the world by and large.
C. In Policy and advocacy, the network :
- Speaks out on issues related to nursing.
- Establishes strategic partnerships and alliances to strengthen the collective voice of nurses on key issues and policies.
Rules and Regulations of SNA
- Staff and office bearers will be on a permanent basis and student representatives will be elected every two years.
- Vacancies in the offices will be filled by the president on faculty approval.
- SNA general body meeting will be held quarterly or as needed.
- Student representatives once elected will hold the position for 2 years.
- The SNA adviser will be accountable for maintaining all SNA records.
- Treasurer will be accountable for all financial affairs.
- It is mandatory for each student to be a member of SNA.
- SNA membership fees will be payable annually and may change as decided.
Activities of SNA
Wide varieties of activities are encouraged at the unit, zonal, state, and national levels for SNA membership which include:
- Organization of meetings and conferences.
- Maintenance of SNA diary and exhibitions.
- Public speaking and writing project undertaking.
- Propagation of the Nursing profession and fundraising.
- Socio-cultural and recreational activities.
