- Organize, represent and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs;
- Convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession;
- Promote development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession;
- Advocate for high quality care;
- Advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing education.
- Develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future.
Department of Nursing
MSU Nursing Student Association
Minot State University Chapter (NSA-MSU)
The NSA, what is it?
The NSA MSU Chapter is Minot State University’s pre-professional organization open to any student declaring nursing as his/her major. NSA is the largest independent student professional organization in the United States. NSA provides the student with leadership skill development, educational opportunities, and community service opportunities.
The MSU Chapter is a member of the State Nursing Student Association of North Dakota (NSAND).
Obtain a membership form from:
- Jaci Reep-Jarmin, Office: Memorial Hall 302B, Phone: 858-4304
- Kim Tiedman, Office: Memorial Hall 316, Phone: 858-4453
You meet pre-nursing and nursing students and get to know them. The meetings are fun , there are door prizes and snacks and NSA does a lot of different service projects for our communities. You can run for a board position which provides leadership opportunities and all NSA members are encouraged to become NSNA members (National Student Nurses Association) and this also includes your NSAND membership.
NSA-MSU chapter has a fee of $5 per semester of involvement. We encourage all pre-nursing and nursing students to attend the monthly meetings to meet people. You can contact any of the NSA-MSU board members, the faculty advisors listed below, inquire at the main nursing office, or show up to a monthly meeting to get more information on joining. Meetings are generally the first Monday of the month (exception is for holidays that fall on Mondays and the first Monday of school) at 4PM in Memorial Hall #304. We welcome all!
- Subscription to Imprint Magazine that highlights issues in nursing school and careers as well as providing study tips.
- Discounts on books to study for the NCLEX exam.
- Discounts on hotels and shopping.
- Discounts on uniforms, accessories, and school supplies.
- Access to numerous educational opportunities including state and national NSA conventions.
- Engage in community service projects.
- Enhance leadership skills for a future in the profession.
- Establish lifelong friendships and collaborate with student nurses from numerous local, state and national NSA chapters.
- Participate in the planning process for NSA activities on the local and state level.
- Have FUN with your peers outside of the classroom!
