加入学生护理协会的好处

思考离开赫兹的生活? Now's the perfect time to dive into opportunities that can shape your future career. One fantastic first step is by joining a Student Nursing Association (SNA). These associations offer a unique glimpse into the nursing profession, 将你与同行和专业人士联系起来, 并为下一阶段充实的职业生涯铺平道路.

The 全国学生护理协会 (NSNA) is the nationwide organization for student nurses and supports nursing initiatives for students with 会议, 领导机会, 还有一本叫做 Imprint, 本学年为护理专业学生出版. 其他sna可能是区域性的，例如 威斯康星州学生护士协会 or 乔治亚州护理学生协会, or you can use the student membership to specific nursing fields, such as the 急救护士协会 and the 医学外科护士学会.

无论你选择哪个——国家的, local, or specialty—joining a SNA is a great way to kickstart your nursing career and enrich your time as a student.

为什么要加入学生护理协会?

Participating in events focused on your career path has a host of benefits, 从结识一生的朋友, 了解就业机会, and being at the forefront of information in the nursing profession. 

1. 专业发展. One of the biggest rewards of joining an SNA is the resources it offers to keep you competitive in your field; resources like job openings, 职业发展工作坊, 护理专业网络研讨会, 会议, 和出版物. 除了促进你的教育, an association membership can also help build your marketable skills with interview practice, 招聘会, 简历写作方面的帮助. 
2. 网络. 合作是护理专业的关键.  Membership in the SNA means finding other students in the nursing field you can learn with and grow alongside, as well as connect you to other professionals in the medical field through 会议 and mentorships. Being involved and informed bolsters your circle of knowledge and experiences, 给你的课堂教育额外的支持. 
3. 领导机会. Active association participation is a great way to build soft skills , 比如团队合作, 沟通, 幸运28计划管理, 人际关系技巧, 和解决问题. 通过选择SNA提供的领导角色, you can build hands-on skills needed to show future employers that you are a person worth investing in.
4. 奖项及奖学金. Starting a career in nursing is an investment in yourself and your future, 每一点都有帮助. Many SNAs sponsor awards and scholarships that can support a nursing student as they continue or complete their education. NSNA和它的各种 regional 分会提供了获得奖励和认可的途径, further underscoring the importance of supporting nursing students. 
5. 宣传及政策. 作为一个护理专业的学生, you are the next generation of caregivers and medical professionals to see any policy changes enacted on your watch. Being active in an association empowers you to use your voice to support legislation that speaks to your values as a nursing student and advocate for smart action by policymakers. 

如何参加学生护理协会

一旦你知道了好处，现在是时候参与其中了! 找个朋友一起去看看当地的分会

1. 找到你的SNA. Research information about the local chapter of your Student Nursing Association. 可能就在你的校园里，也可能在附近. Ask your professors, fellow students, and the 职业发展 team about where to find 更多的信息 在最近的SNA.
2. 开启新的篇章. NSNA提供小贴士 如何开启新的篇章, and Herzing’s 职业发展 team will know how to best set up within the Herzing system. 最重要的是，这是你主动出击的机会 in building what can and will be a vital support system for current and future nursing students.
3. 积极参与. 一旦你找到了自己的章节，就参与其中! 这些协会是为 you; SNAs give you the support and resources to successfully navigate your nursing career and achieve your goals. 但是，它只有在你使用的时候才会起作用. 考虑报名担任一个委员会的主席, 参加网络研讨会, 或者开始向同学和同事传播这个信息.

Herzing大学 护理学院 offers specialized programs designed to help you achieve the career that you want in nursing at an affordable price. Participation and involvement in a Student Nursing Association add an enriching, 对学生体验有益的一面. To learn more about what’s available on your campus or online, visit Herzing’s 职业发展  并开始获取丰富的新资源.