Student Nurses Association

Image: NSNA conventionWelcome to the Fairfield University Student Nurses Association (SNA) website. The Student Nurse's Association is a very active group on campus that provides an opportunity for nursing students to participate in a professional organization. Each semester SNA holds a general meeting for all students in the School of Nursing. Topics for discussion are chosen based on student suggestions. Speakers include alumni of Fairfield's nursing program, experts in specialty nursing groups, and nationally recognized nurse leaders.

Community service is a key component of the Student Nurses Association. Students work closely with local children's centers, mission volunteers, convalescent centers, local churches, and the Fairfield University School of Nursing Health Promotion Center, to provide health education programs and charitable contributions.

Image: Hunger cleanupSNA also organizes holiday parties that are lots of fun while providing an opportunity for new nursing students and upperclassmen to get acquainted. Most events have a dual purpose, such as contributing to food drives and collecting toys and sweaters for those in need.Image: SNA

Fund raising is an ongoing project. SNA sells professional equipment such as stethoscopes and clip boards, as well as Fairfield nursing clothing including tees and sweat shirts. Profits from these sales are used to help fund community projects, and support student attendance at professional conferences. Each year, at least two students attend the National Student Nurse's Association convention.

Students can apply for membership to the Student Nurses Association anytime during the academic year. The annual membership fee is $5.00.

SNA Events Calendar

September

SNA General Assembly Meeting
Thursday, September 21, 2012
BCC 200 at 6 p.m.

  • Welcome/Introduction
  • Clothing/activities Suggestions
  • Breast Cancer Walk Sign-up

October

SNA Officers Meeting
Tuesday, October 2, 2012

HPP/SNA Mixer
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Levee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

SNA General Assembly Meeting
Thursday, October 18, 2012
BCC 200 at 6 p.m.

  • Study Abroad Panel
  • Veterans Day-poster volunteers
  • Letters to Veterans

SNA Breast Cancer Walk
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Westport

November

SNA General Assembly Meeting
Thursday, November 15, 2012
BCC 200 at 6 p.m.

  • Externship Panel

December

  • Christmas Caroling-VA Hospital

The SNA Board 2012-2013

If you have any questions or would like to join the SNA, please contact one
of the board members listed below.

Co-Presidents

Jenna Goldbach & Jennifer Yoo
jenna.goldbach@student.fairfield.edu
jiwon.yoo@student.fairfield.edu

Vice President

Lia Iacuone
lia.iacuone@student.fairfield.edu

Secretary

Kathryn Manfredo
kathryn.manfredo@student.fairfield.edu

Treasurer

Rebecca Ponessa
rebecca.ponessa@student.fairfield.edu

Council of Student Organizations Representatives

Christina Genualdi & Marissa Minnicino
christina.genualdi@student.fairfield.edu
marissa.minnicino@student.fairfield.edu

Sophomore Representatives

Brooke Dutka, Meghan McBrien & Hannah Nofsinger
brooke.dutka@student.fairfield.edu
meghan.mcbrien@student.fairfield.edu
hannah.nofsinger@student.fairfield.edu

Faculty Advisors

Eileen O'Shea
eoshea@fairfield.edu

Carol Connery
cconnery@fairfield.edu

Doris Lippman
lippman@fairfield.edu