Our mission as an organization at USC is to “promote professionalism and leadership in nursing while advocating for wellness for all people in our USC community and beyond.” As a contributor to the State and National Student Nurses’ Associations, we participate in initiatives and pursue leadership at the school, state, and national levels every year.

Professionalism and leadership:

Monthly member meetings with different speakers from a variety of backgrounds
Opportunities to run for an executive board position at the school, state, or national level
SNA-SC State Convention: February 10th-12th, 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina
NSNA Annual Convention: April 12th-16th, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee

Advocacy:

In SNA, members have the opportunity to conduct research and write a resolution to present at the State or National Conventions that will be voted on in the House of Delegates. If passed, these resolutions can be implemented into nursing education and practice. Members that attend the State or National Convention participate as delegates to vote on these resolutions and therefore have the ability to play a role in helping shape legislation.

Previous initiatives we have participated in relating to wellness in our USC community and beyond:

Running the first aid tent at the Special Olympics
Health checks on Greene Street and other community events
Presentation on nursing at the job readiness program with the Boys and Girls Club and multiple school career fairs
Suicide prevention presentation led by a counselor from the Student Health Center to bring awareness to mental health issues and what we can do to help
Volunteering at the Children’s Hospital for various events throughout the school year
Participating as a team in Relay for Life
Participating as a team at the Midlands Heart Walk
Hosting blood and bone marrow drives
Volunteering at Habitat for Humanity Restore