FALL TERM I 24 NEWSLETTER

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CNSA RECAP

Take this opportunity to see what CNSA is offering throughout the FALL TERM I 2024 Term

CHILDHOOD

Sept 16-Sept 20

The California Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA) is focused on developing nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future We hope to achieve these goals by encouraging professional roles and leadership within the community through volunteering, fundraising, and advocating for students’ needs

WHO ARE WE?

Students that are part of CNSA qualify for a cord at the pinning ceremony if they obtain 16 stamps by their preceptor term.

For every 4 stamps, students will receive a certificate

CORE VALUES

PROFESSIONALISM

LEADERSHIP

ADVOCACY & ACTIVISM

STEWARDSHIP MENTORSHIP EDUCATION

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Applications are open for Fall II 2024. You must serve for three terms starting Spring I 2025, but you will be shadowing your preceptor during Fall II 2024 to understand how to navigate CNSA!

Open roles:

President

Vice President

Community Health Directors x 2

Communication Directors x 2

Secretary

Treasurer

Fundraising Director

Legislative Director

Breakthrough to Nursing Director (Mentorship)

Requirements:

Must be in CORE by Spring I 2025 and have NSNA ID

Sign the “Willingness to Serve” form

Follow CNSA Bylaws

Must have strong sense of responsibility and directed enthusiasm

Commit to three terms

OB term or earlier

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NEWSTAMPLOGSYSTEM

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Eachsetof4stampsyouhave,youwill receiveacertificate

CertificatePickups

Youwillreceiveanemailifyouqualify Week3ofthefollowingtermyouwill receiveanemailforpickupwhichisusually heldonweek4.

Oneyouhaveobtained16stamps,youwill receiveacordatthepinningceremony(week 5afterPreceptorTerm)

CordPickups

OnlygivenattheendofPreceptorship Pickupdatewillbeemailed

CERTIFICATES&CORDSPICKUP

Swingbythecommonareato pickupyourcertificates! Sirinewillbetheretoanswer anyquestions,sofeelfreeto dropinandsayhello!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Writing Prompt

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September1stto30th

5boxes=1stamp;cappedat4stamps submitproofofdonation(photowith yourstudentidinit) donationisforsantaclaritafood pantry

September9thtooct11th

1item=1stamp;cappedat4stamps canparticipateinboththisandthemacncheese drive donationisforlapalmdale itemsinclude socks scarves beanies gloves submitproofofdonation(photowithyour studentidinit)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

MENTORS

Intermediate Med Surg and above

GPA 3.0 or higher

New mentors MUST attend Orientation during Week 10

MENTEES

GE to Mental Health

A way to gain guidance and advice!

Meet once face-to-face (in person or FaceTime) with mentor

CORDANDCERTIFICATE PICKUPS

CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

DIDYOUKNOW:

September is childhood cancer awareness month

On average. more than 290 children and adolescents in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer every week About 90% of them live in low- and middle-income countries where they lack access to adequate diagnosis and treatment

CANCERFACTS:

In the U.S., approximately 1 in 285 children will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday (American Cancer Society, 2024)

Prevalent cancers in children include leukemia, brain, or CNS tumors, neuroblastomas, and lymphomas

HOWCANWEHELP?

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most prevalent cancer among children (National Cancer Institute, 2023)

The 5-year survival rate for all childhood cancers combined is approximately 85% (American Cancer Society, 2024).

Creating awareness by spreading information about childhood cancer

Participation in walks/runs and donating! ST.JUDEWALK/RUNSEPTEMBER21,2024

WORTH 2 STAMPS

TO REGISTER, CREATE AN ACCOUNT AND IF IT ASKS FOR FUNDRAISING GOAL, YOU MAY CONTRIBUTE ANY AMOUNT OR JUST PUT $0 AND PROCEED WITH REGISTRATION

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