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vii. Open Simulation Center hours for students to practice nursing skills will be posted. Additional practice Simulation Center time can be scheduled by appointment, if available. viii. The content of any simulation is to be kept confidential and not be shared with other sections or groups to maintain the integrity of the learning experience for all students. 16. Student Representation/Participation in Committees and Organizations (when available) The School of Nursing offers students the opportunity to take part in a variety of organizations and committees. Students are encouraged to become active and involved both on campus and within the School of Nursing. Such involvement offers students additional learning experiences in leadership and collaboration, adds to the student’s résumé, and captures the attention of prospective employers. a. School of Nursing Governance i. Students are encouraged to participate in the governance of the School of Nursing by serving on one of the following committees: Undergraduate Program Committee, or the Curriculum Committee. Student input into the policies, planning, and operation of the School of Nursing is strongly valued. ii. Each Fall term, students can submit a letter of interest to the Executive Director of Nursing for consideration of serving on a committee. iii. Selected students (one per committee) will serve for one (1) academic year. b. National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) Founded in 1952, NSNA is a nonprofit organization for students whose mission is to mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, and to convey the standards, ethics, and skills that students will need as responsible and accountable leaders and members of the profession. Students are encouraged to join the School of Nursing’s chapter of the NSNA/IL-SNA once established. d. Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI or Sigma) Sigma is an international community of nurses, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning, and service through the cultivation of communities of practice, education, and research. Students who have achieved academic excellence by the mid-point of their School of Nursing are invited to be inducted into the local Sigma Chapter once established. Ceremonies at the School of Nursing The Nursing Profession has many time-honored ceremonies welcoming new nurses to the profession. The first ceremony is the Dedication to the Profession. This ceremony occurs at the beginning of the student’s first clinical rotation and signifies the student’s dedication to nursing as a career and a profession. During this ceremony, the student will don their lab coats, have
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