Georgia Association of Nursing Students
Georgia Association of Nursing Students PO Box 941863 Atlanta, GA 31141
Click to Visit OUR facebook Page and become a group member
GANS Mission Statement
Organize, represent, and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs; convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession and NSNA; promote the development of skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession; advocate for high quality healthcare; advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing education.
SIGN UP NOW ON THE GANS JOB BOARD TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING JOBS, EXTERNSHIPS, AND CURRENT HAPPENINGS
SIGN UP NOW ON THE GANS JOB BOARD TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING JOBS, EXTERNSHIPS, AND CURRENT HAPPENINGS
Letter from the President
Dear Nursing Students,
Hello and welcome! On behalf of the Georgia Association of Nursing Students (GANS), your state organization under the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), I would like to thank you for visiting our website. If you are currently a nursing student or are thinking about a career in nursing, I hope that we can help you on your path. As you may have already heard, there has never been a better time to be a nurse! We wish you the best in discovering your passion for nursing and success in the many opportunities available in your future.
Your school, state, and national associations are the key to helping provide you with the resources to excel in school and beyond! Your school Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) is an organization for nursing students to begin their professional involvement in the nursing field. SNA offers a number of exciting opportunities for you to develop the leadership skills that will ensure your continued success as a nurse and advocate in the healthcare field. In addition, through a variety of student meetings and events that include community health outreach, education, and political involvement projects, you will be empowered to begin to address important issues in nursing.
The Georgia Association of Nursing Students (GANS) is made up of all the SNA’s from nursing schools throughout the state of Georgia. Each year, GANS hosts a state convention that brings together approximately 700 nursing students. During this convention, a state House of Delegates meeting is conducted where resolutions are presented to GANS members in an effort to raise awareness of issues affecting the healthcare community. There are also a number of personally and professionally enriching activities and focus sessions to attend. The state board, which includes similar leadership positions as found at the school level (SNA), meets monthly throughout the year to plan statewide activities and the conference. Meetings are held at different locations around the state and are open to all who wish to attend.
The National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) is made up of over 60,000 registered members throughout the United States and includes both nursing and pre-nursing students. As stated on the NSNA website, “the National Student Nurses Association mentors the professional development of future nurses and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance.” If you are a member of NSNA, you are automatically a member of GANS and your school SNA. NSNA also has the same student leadership positions as those found at the state and school levels. NSNA has a mid-year conference (usually held in November) and an annual convention (held in April) that also involves a House of Delegates and other professional and leadership improvement programs. For more information, see www.nsna.org or email me at ganspresident@gmail.com. Membership details and registration are available through your school SNA or online at https://nsnamembership.org.
The rewarding opportunities and benefits of membership in your professional student nurse organizations are immeasurable. I encourage each of you to ask questions, become active in your organizations, take on leadership roles, and allow yourself time to foster and expand your interests outside of studying. Join NSNA today, get involved, and be prepared for a life changing experience!
Best Regards,
Lindsay McKnight
President
Georgia Association of Nursing Students
Hello and welcome! On behalf of the Georgia Association of Nursing Students (GANS), your state organization under the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), I would like to thank you for visiting our website. If you are currently a nursing student or are thinking about a career in nursing, I hope that we can help you on your path. As you may have already heard, there has never been a better time to be a nurse! We wish you the best in discovering your passion for nursing and success in the many opportunities available in your future.
Your school, state, and national associations are the key to helping provide you with the resources to excel in school and beyond! Your school Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) is an organization for nursing students to begin their professional involvement in the nursing field. SNA offers a number of exciting opportunities for you to develop the leadership skills that will ensure your continued success as a nurse and advocate in the healthcare field. In addition, through a variety of student meetings and events that include community health outreach, education, and political involvement projects, you will be empowered to begin to address important issues in nursing.
The Georgia Association of Nursing Students (GANS) is made up of all the SNA’s from nursing schools throughout the state of Georgia. Each year, GANS hosts a state convention that brings together approximately 700 nursing students. During this convention, a state House of Delegates meeting is conducted where resolutions are presented to GANS members in an effort to raise awareness of issues affecting the healthcare community. There are also a number of personally and professionally enriching activities and focus sessions to attend. The state board, which includes similar leadership positions as found at the school level (SNA), meets monthly throughout the year to plan statewide activities and the conference. Meetings are held at different locations around the state and are open to all who wish to attend.
The National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) is made up of over 60,000 registered members throughout the United States and includes both nursing and pre-nursing students. As stated on the NSNA website, “the National Student Nurses Association mentors the professional development of future nurses and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance.” If you are a member of NSNA, you are automatically a member of GANS and your school SNA. NSNA also has the same student leadership positions as those found at the state and school levels. NSNA has a mid-year conference (usually held in November) and an annual convention (held in April) that also involves a House of Delegates and other professional and leadership improvement programs. For more information, see www.nsna.org or email me at ganspresident@gmail.com. Membership details and registration are available through your school SNA or online at https://nsnamembership.org.
The rewarding opportunities and benefits of membership in your professional student nurse organizations are immeasurable. I encourage each of you to ask questions, become active in your organizations, take on leadership roles, and allow yourself time to foster and expand your interests outside of studying. Join NSNA today, get involved, and be prepared for a life changing experience!
Best Regards,
Lindsay McKnight
President
Georgia Association of Nursing Students
