GANS

GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF NURSING STUDENTS (GANS)
NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION (NSNA)

All nursing students at the University of West Georgia are encouraged to participate in the campus chapter of the Georgia Association of Nursing Students (GANS). The UWG Chapter of GANS is an organization that meets periodically to promote student interaction and professionalism. It is run by and for the student nurses at the University of West Georgia. The local chapter is open to pre-nursing majors as well as nursing students. Chapter activities include fund raising, service projects and programs of interest.

GANS is affiliated with the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), which is the largest independent student health professional organization in the country and the national organization for nursing students. Any student in a state approved nursing education program or any RN who is enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program is eligible for membership in NSNA. Membership offers many benefits including scholarships, loans, reduced malpractice insurance rates, career planning assistance, a national convention, reduced rates and discounts, as well as opportunities to meet and network with nursing students from other institutions. Students from West Georgia usually attend the state and national conventions. Membership in GANS-NSNA provides an opportunity to serve in leadership positions at both the state and national levels. Several students from West Georgia have served at the state level. For further information regarding membership and dues see a faculty member or UWG nursing student.

Officers for 2003-2004

President:
Vice-President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:

The following are representatives to the various committees from the Junior Class:

            Emily Holsonback – Caring for Students
            Melanie Sims – Curriculum
            Kara Davis – Caring for Faculty
            Joy Arnold - Evaluating

The UWG chapter of GANS won several
awards this weekend at the state convention. They
are listed below.
1. Financial Excellence-for maintaining a balanced budget throughout the 2002-2003
school year.
2. Breakthrough to Nursing Project of the Year-for recruitment of pre-nursing and junior students into the chapter
3. Chapter of the Year (this is out of all the chapters in Georgia).