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Representing at the LASN Annual Convention
It’s called “Convention” and it happens to be a yearly highlight for LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing students who are members of the Student Nurse Association (SNA). This year’s Louisiana Association of Student Nurses (LASN) Annual Convention in Baton Rouge gave attendees an opportunity to lend their insight to association resolutions that will guide the organization in the coming year, learn about new patient care techniques and post-graduation opportunities, and have a little fun.
“Being an active member in the SNA helps our students develop important professional skills and to be ready to lead in the profession,” says Marirose Bernard, MN, APRN, NE-BC, Instructor of Nursing and SNA faculty advisor. “Attending Convention helps students network with other students and faculty from across the country to share experiences, seek advice and get energized about the wonderful profession of nursing.”
The three-day convention was attended by students from 20 other SNA chapters and included decision-making about policy that a ects nursing students throughout Louisiana, local and national speakers sharing expertise about nursing practice, and opportunities to learn about employment opportunities, nurse residency programs and graduate programs of study.
“Attendees always come home with fresh ideas for our chapter, as well,” says Bernard.
LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing SNA members who attended the convention included: Morgan Buras, Elizabeth Carter, Maria Colina, Kelly Derise, Banaz Hejazi, Nicole Koppi, Lena Nguyen and Jaymalisa Whatley. SNA Executive Board o icers also attended: Andrew Giardina, Daniel Lacy, Lauryn Richard and Christina Russell.
“Being an active member in
the SNA helps our students develop important professional skills and to be ready to lead in the profession.”
Marirose Bernard, MN, APRN, NE-BC
Instructor of Nursing and SNA faculty advisor
Award-Winning Student Nurses
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized at the Louisiana Association of Student Nurses (LASN) Annual Convention in Baton Rouge:
• Nicole Koppi – Student Nurse of the State
• Katelyn (KK) Freyou – Recognized as an LASN Honorary Member,
the most prestigious award given by the association
• Our SNA chapter - Best Newsletter Article award, authored by
Nicole Koppi, and Best Community Outreach award for our Delivering Hope NOLA service project
The following students were elected to serve on the LASN Executive Board for the 2017-2018 term:
• Daniel Lacy, CARE XVI, re-elected as IT director
• Lauryn Richard, CARE XVI, elected as vice president; previously served
as Breakthrough to Nursing director
• Banaz Hejazi, CARE XVI, elected as Region IV director
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