Student
Nurses Association
The Student Nurses
Association is open to all pre-nursing
and nursing students. The mission of
LSUHSC SNA is to enhance nursing education
through community service activities
that promote social and professional
development. Membership in LSUHSC SNA
confers membership in the district,
state and National Student Nurses Association.
Community Service Events
August Events
Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday August 31st (MEB SR 6) 10 a.m.-3p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help sign in donors. Or if you prefer, you can just come donate! Help save three lives by donating blood!
SNA Disaster Kit Drive
August 12-October 15th
From the beginning of school until our state convention, SNA will be collecting items that will go in Disaster Kits which will be donated to the local Red Cross. These kits will be utilized in the case of future disasters. Please help donate! Each class will be asked to donate specific items, so help spread the word about what we need from your respective classes!
September Event
NO/AIDS Walk
Sunday September 20th (Audubon Park) 7 a.m.
This event, put on by the NO/AIDS Task Force is looking to raise over $200,000 to aid in the prevention, care, and support services for those with HIV/AIDS. It is one of the largest HIV/AIDS fundraisers in the state! Our group will be working the first aid tent along the route. Come help support this important event!
October Events
Light the Night Walk
Saturday October 3rd (Zephyr Field) Time TBA
This walk will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event helps to raise money for cancer research. Walkers may also carry balloons in memory of a loved one lost to this deadly disease. Our group will be helping to set up, i.e. marking the route, putting up signs, and manning the water stations. Come help make this wonderful event a success!
Boo at the Zoo!
Friday-Sunday October 23-25 (Audubon Zoo) Specific date TBA
If you enjoy kids then this event is for you! We dress up and assist in facilitating booths @ the Children's Hospital sponsored event in Audubon Park. Children and their families come out and enjoy the zoo and the spirit of Halloween.
Great 100 Nurses’ Celebration
Wednesday October 28th (Pontchartrain Center, Kenner) 6 p.m.
This event honors the 100 greatest nurses in our state! Our group will either be helping with registration or working the silent auction. This event should be fun and a great way for student nurses to mingle with the best in the business!
November Event
Habitat for Humanity Build
Tentative Date: Saturday November 7th or November 21st
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit group that builds homes for low-income families. Our local chapter has been a success thanks in most part to volunteers in the New Orleans area. This build will likely be taking place with just SNA members, so please sign up!!! This is an important and rewarding way to make an impact in our community.
For More Information Contact:
Michelle Fourrier (225) 241-1253 email: sfourr@lsuhsc.edu
Elise Collins (985) 517-8111 email: ecoll4@lsuhsc.edu
Carly Powell email: cpowe2@lsuhsc.edu
Upcoming Meetings
| SNA Luau |
August 24, 2009 |
12:00pm - 1:30pm |
MEB Seminar Room 5 |
| General Meeting |
September 21, 2009 |
12:00pm - 1:00pm |
MEB Seminar Room 4 |
| General Meeting |
October 12, 2009 |
12:00pm - 1:00pm |
MEB Seminar Room 5 |
| General Meeting |
November 9, 2009 |
12:00pm - 1:00pm |
MEB Seminar Room 4 |
Meeting Minutes
Bylaws
Membership Information
New members of LSUHSC SNA are welcomed at
any time! If you are interested in becoming
a member of LSUHSC SNA or have a question
about membership, please contact one of the
officers via e-mail.
Fundraising
- Nursing Clipboard with Calculator - $20.00
If you are interested in purchasing a clipboard,
please contact Gina McCormick (gmccor@lsuhsc.edu).
Helpful Links
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
www.nsna.org
Louisiana Student Nurses Association (LASN)
www.lasn.org
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