Mid-State Student Nurses Association (MSNA)
The
Mid-State Student Nurses' Association (MSNA) has been an active
organization since 1990. It is a pre-professional organization for the
students in the nursing program at Mid-State Technical College.
It is the local chapter of the Wisconsin Student Nurse’s Association (WSNA) and the National Student Nurse’s Association. MSNA membership is open to any student currently taking nursing courses and those students taking courses to prepare for nursing program admission.
MSNA is designed to involve student nurses in activities to prepare them for their role of professional nurse. MSNA encourages our members to become involved in activities held both on campus and in the community. Meetings are held monthly to discuss current issues in the field of nursing that will allow the members to enhance their educational experience during their time at MSTC. Guest speakers are invited to our monthly meetings to share their nursing experience and expertise with our members.
MSNA plans a variety of events for our students. For more information on these events see Project link.
The National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) is the professional organization for students in schools of nursing and was started in 1952. Although it works with the American Nurses' Association and the National League for Nursing, it is a self-governing organization. The organization advocates for student rights and the rights of patients; and takes a responsible action on vital social and political issues. Participation in NSNA prepares students for eventual participation in professional nursing organizations.
MSNA is an active member of the Student Senate at MSTC. A representative of MSNA is selected to represent MSNA at Student Senate meetings and participate in making decisions regarding students and MSTC.
Join MSNA
It is easy to become a MSNA member…
To join MSNA simply pick up a membership form from the MSNA bulletin
board located in the hallway between the nursing classrooms and return it
with your payment to the faculty advisor, Jonna Kronholm, in room E117,
or return to Deb DeWilde, Division Assistant, in the Nursing Faculty
office area A-129.
The cost is so reasonable for the information and experiences waiting for
you. Students at MSTC may join the local association only for $15 for the
length of your program or $10 per year. They can also join all three
organizations NSNA, WSNA, and MSNA. The first year of national membership
comes with a $10 discount, therefore the first year of membership is
actually $27. By joining NSNA students receive tangible benefits
including discounts on products, services , and conventions.
For information on joining NSNA go to the
National Student Nurses' Association web site.
New Student Orientation Information:
Nursing Organizations
- American Nurses' Association
- Wisconsin Nurses' Association
- National League for Nursing
- Wisconsin League for
Nursing
