The University of Central Arkansas Student Nurses Association was recognized with the “Image of Nursing Award” at the National Student Nurses Association convention in Pittsburgh, PA on April 11 – 15. This school level award is granted to a nursing school for an activity which spreads a positive image of nursing at a local, state or national level.
From left to right: Dr. Barbara Williams, Chairperson of Nursing Department;
Betty Diehl, Faculty Advisor; Torie Dailey, Nursing Student Association President; and Jesse Kennedy, NSNA President
The University of Central Arkansas Nursing Student Association was recently recognized as an NSNA Stellar School Chapter at the National Student Nurses Association annual convention in Nashville, TN on April 9 – 12. This award recognizes school chapters that demonstrate ongoing involvement in NSNA for the past five years, as well as a strong commitment to shared governance and professional development of their students and faculty. This recognition is granted for five years. Seven schools from across the nation were recognized as Stellar Chapter this year. There are a total of 23 chapters that have been recognized over the past five years. 5 of the 23 schools are from Arkansas, with Arkansas having more Stellar Schools that any other state.
The six UCA students who attended NSNA convention this year include Danielle Geels, Torie Dailey, Jenna Nadler, Deanna Allen, Chris Shahan, and Angela Wilgus. They were accompanied by Betty Diehl, Faculty Advisor. Dr. Barbara Williams, Chair of the Department of Nursing attended the award ceremony.