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Mission
California Nursing Students’ Association leads by example, creating a statewide community of politically conscious, technologically savvy, and socially aware nursing students. CNSA fosters the transition of the student to the role of the professional nurse through the development of leadership, activism, and advocacy. CNSA supports scholarship, volunteerism, and mentorship to influence nursing education and nursing care in California.
Vision
California Nursing Students: Creating the Future by Leading the Way.
Core ValuesLeadership
We provide members with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration with nurse leaders. We prepare members for leadership roles and opportunities in both Professional and Specialty Associations; in the workplace and the community. We enhance members’ communication and public speaking skills. We encourage members to develop independence, follow-through and delegation skills. We provide opportunities for members to network with peers, future nurse leaders and current nurse leaders at the
national, state, school and community level.
Education
We acknowledge, the importance educating students in safety, competence and technology. We encourage involvement with faculty by keeping the professional community aware of students’ needs. We educate students through breakout sessions on topics not in curriculum. We recognize nursing as an evolving profession and we encourage learning through the span of the nurse’s career.
Advocacy and Activism
We believe that student nurses should be acculturated into the role of patient advocate; as such we encourage student activism. We generate greater appreciation in members regarding advocacy and activism by educating them about the finite quality of healthcare resources and the importance of equitable distributor of those resources. We go to extraordinary lengths to involve our members in the politics of healthcare, providing them with access to information, as well as instruction from some of the most prominent nurse leaders in the nation. We strive to create an environment of learning and involvement amongst our members at a local, statewide, national, and international level. Our success is dependent upon the collective energy and intelligence of all our members and the auspices of those that guide CNSA.
Professionalism
We promote the professional and positive image of nursing in all media relations, public presentations, and publications. We uphold the image and standards of nursing practice in all activities, according to the Code of Ethical Student Conduct, and the NSNA Code of Professional Conduct and NSNA Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct. We consult and collaborate with the Association of California Nurse Leaders and the American Nurses Association \California. We provide resources that allow students to research and follow through on advancing their education. We recognize the importance of communication with members by viewing all opinions as valid and relevant, and by responding in a timely manner.
Stewardship
We are committed to acting as stewards of CNSA’s resources. We strive to maintain financial stability while promoting growth of the organization as a whole through active research of responsible financial opportunities, careful conservation of current resources when appropriate, and collaboration as a board of directors in financial decisions for CNSA. We foster the growth of our membership by enhancing the nursing school experience for the individual member through active participation in the constituency. We honor our responsibility as members by maintaining a viable organization and a vital voice in the community of nursing students with proactive involvement in the salient issues faced by nursing students.
California Nursing Students’ Association leads by example, creating a statewide community of politically conscious, technologically savvy, and socially aware nursing students. CNSA fosters the transition of the student to the role of the professional nurse through the development of leadership, activism, and advocacy. CNSA supports scholarship, volunteerism, and mentorship to influence nursing education and nursing care in California.
Vision
California Nursing Students: Creating the Future by Leading the Way.
Core ValuesLeadership
We provide members with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration with nurse leaders. We prepare members for leadership roles and opportunities in both Professional and Specialty Associations; in the workplace and the community. We enhance members’ communication and public speaking skills. We encourage members to develop independence, follow-through and delegation skills. We provide opportunities for members to network with peers, future nurse leaders and current nurse leaders at the
national, state, school and community level.
Education
We acknowledge, the importance educating students in safety, competence and technology. We encourage involvement with faculty by keeping the professional community aware of students’ needs. We educate students through breakout sessions on topics not in curriculum. We recognize nursing as an evolving profession and we encourage learning through the span of the nurse’s career.
Advocacy and Activism
We believe that student nurses should be acculturated into the role of patient advocate; as such we encourage student activism. We generate greater appreciation in members regarding advocacy and activism by educating them about the finite quality of healthcare resources and the importance of equitable distributor of those resources. We go to extraordinary lengths to involve our members in the politics of healthcare, providing them with access to information, as well as instruction from some of the most prominent nurse leaders in the nation. We strive to create an environment of learning and involvement amongst our members at a local, statewide, national, and international level. Our success is dependent upon the collective energy and intelligence of all our members and the auspices of those that guide CNSA.
Professionalism
We promote the professional and positive image of nursing in all media relations, public presentations, and publications. We uphold the image and standards of nursing practice in all activities, according to the Code of Ethical Student Conduct, and the NSNA Code of Professional Conduct and NSNA Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct. We consult and collaborate with the Association of California Nurse Leaders and the American Nurses Association \California. We provide resources that allow students to research and follow through on advancing their education. We recognize the importance of communication with members by viewing all opinions as valid and relevant, and by responding in a timely manner.
Stewardship
We are committed to acting as stewards of CNSA’s resources. We strive to maintain financial stability while promoting growth of the organization as a whole through active research of responsible financial opportunities, careful conservation of current resources when appropriate, and collaboration as a board of directors in financial decisions for CNSA. We foster the growth of our membership by enhancing the nursing school experience for the individual member through active participation in the constituency. We honor our responsibility as members by maintaining a viable organization and a vital voice in the community of nursing students with proactive involvement in the salient issues faced by nursing students.
