2018 TNA and TSNA Joint Annual Conference
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<strong>2018</strong> <strong>TNA</strong>-<strong>TSNA</strong> JOINT CONFERENCE | ADVOCACY IN ACTION<br />
Welcome from the <strong>TSNA</strong> President<br />
Kamiko Ritchey, BSN, RN<br />
Welcome to the <strong>2018</strong> <strong>TNA</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>TSNA</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Joint</strong> <strong>Conference</strong>. I would like to<br />
personally thank you for attending this conference <strong>and</strong> your dedication to our<br />
association, as well as your commitment to the field of nursing. Becoming a nurse is<br />
one of the most challenging <strong>and</strong> most rewarding opportunities.<br />
Tennessee Student Nurses Association (<strong>TSNA</strong>) allows you to:<br />
• meet people all over the state that have one thing in common, nursing.<br />
• connect with people that are enduring the same schooling, clinicals, <strong>and</strong> busy<br />
schedules.<br />
• gain perspectives from other nursing students<br />
• recognize the difference in other programs around the state <strong>and</strong> some of the different things they are<br />
doing in their schools<br />
• create a sense of community<br />
• gain professionalism <strong>and</strong> knowledge of nursing as a whole<br />
• acquire information about state laws currently in action <strong>and</strong> those soon to be in action<br />
Nursing changes daily, <strong>and</strong> we are fortunate enough to have an organization like <strong>TSNA</strong> to be a part of the<br />
change, <strong>and</strong> create a platform to voice our own opinions toward nursing issues that matter most. <strong>TNA</strong>’s<br />
Legislative Summit is held annually, usually in April, in Nashville, TN <strong>and</strong> is a great place to exp<strong>and</strong> on<br />
knowledge <strong>and</strong> topics related to current legislation in nursing.<br />
Becoming a member of the <strong>TSNA</strong> is one of the greatest decisions you’ve already made, or will make. You<br />
have the chance to be a part of something great <strong>and</strong> make a difference for future nurses, like yourself. This<br />
is an organization that links people by connecting schools <strong>and</strong> students all over the state, <strong>and</strong> gives you the<br />
opportunities <strong>and</strong> resources to enhance your future.<br />
At conference, you will have the opportunity to hear from nursing professionals around the state, learn<br />
about hot topics in nursing, meet local vendors <strong>and</strong> others from across the nation, <strong>and</strong> take part in an<br />
NCLEX review! Thank you for joining <strong>TNA</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>TSNA</strong>. We’re glad you’re here!<br />
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