Co-Curricular Activities: Student Groups and Associations
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Xi Upsilon Nursing Honor Society
The Xi Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing invites senior students who show high scholastic achievement and potential for contributions to the nursing profession to membership in the senior year.
Benefits of Membership:
Honor: Get recognized by applying for awards or research grants, wearing official honor society jewelry, or presenting research at an event
Community: Connect with fellow nurses by attending networking events, participating in mentoring programs, or joining online forums.
Service: Get involved locally, regionally or internationally by volunteering, attending meetings and events, completing your Volunteer Interest Profile (VIProfile) or participating in Xi Upsilon's activities
Solution: Enhance your professional growth through access to the Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library, honor society publication and products, career tools, educational opportunities, and Nursing Knowledge International.
Past Events:
Xi Upsilon Student Induction: October 11, 2008
Virginia Henderson Research Conference in collaboration with Centra: November 13, 2008
Upcoming Events:
Quarterly Newsletter: February 2009
Xi Upsilon Annual Business Meeting: April 23, 2009
Planned Chapter Activities
Development of mentor program for members, including student members
Increased Nurse Leader recruitment
Chapter fundraising drives
Continue Elementary School visits
Quarterly Chapter newsletter
Xi Upsilon Board Members:
President: Dr. Angela Taylor- e-mail
Vice President: Anne Marie Caylor- e-mail
Secretary: Megan Yantiss- e-mail
Treasurer: Anne Saunier- e-mail
Faculty Counselor: Kim Ayscue- e-mail
Xi Upsilon Committee Chairs:
Governance: Amanda Pribble- e-mail
Finance: Caryn Brown- e-mail
Leadership Succession: Yvette Otey- e-mail
Program Planning: Anne Marie Caylor- e-mail
Membership Involvement: Jill Foster- e-mail
Fundraising: Jill Foster- e-mail
Newsletter: Yvette Otey- e-mail
Student Nurses' Association at LC (SNALC)
The active local chapter of the Nursing Student Association of Virginia provides programs about nursing career opportunities and facilitates interaction and fun among students at all class levels. Officers and members earn funds to help support attendance at the state and/or national convention each year and local charities.
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Above:CURE is spelled out on the steps of Hopwood during the annual Relay for Life to support cancer research. The SNALC club and many other organizations participate in this event.
Past Events:
Fall Pumpkin Carving for the Pediatric Unit at Virginia Baptist Hospital
Eye Glasses Drive for Unite for Sight
Canned Food Drive for needy families
Lynchburg College fleece fundraiser
Monthly meetings with guest speakers from local hospitals
Upcoming Events:
Annual Lakeside Drive Cleanup
Relay for Life Annual Event
Monthly meetings with guest speakers from local hospitals
Membership and Contact:
Membership is open to any Nursing Student at Lynchburg College
If you are interested in joining SNALC, please e-mail the SNALC student president: John Witt- e-mail
or contact the faculty advisors: Robbie Johnson or Jill Foster
Click here for policies and requirements for SNALC membership.