WKU BSN KANS
NEWS Feb 2016
Need to Know Info: WHAT IS KANS?
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The National Student Nursing Association
(NSNA) is YOUR national pre-professional
nursing organization. - http://www.nsna.org/
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The Kentucky Association of Nursing
Students (KANS) is the state level group.
http://mykans.org/index.html
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And WKU BSN KANS is our local chapter.
We are student led & student focused with
faculty support.
KANS/NSNA MEMBERSHIP:
NSNA membership, which includes State KANS
membership is encouraged (but not required) for all
students. Join online at:
http://www.nsna.org/Membership/StudentMembership.as
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Membership is $35/year. To run for office or be a class
representative in WKU KANS students must be
members of NSNA. Students may participate in WKU
BSN KANS meetings and service events without being a
member; however NSNA/KANS membership can only
be listed on your resume if you officially join and pay
dues.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:
All nursing students must participate in a minimum of
1 meeting and 1 service event per semester.
*4th sem. meeting & service event requirements will be
met as part of your classes but students are always
welcome to participate in additional meetings/events
(looks great on resume!)
*KANS requirements are waiver for students repeating a
class during the semester they are repeating.
These minimal participation requirements are mandatory
to meet the BSN program goals of encouraging service
and professionalism.
Activities Transcript (SEAT) site
http://wku.edu/academicaffairs/ee/seat.php
But why just do the minimum? We encourage you to
participate in any & all KANS opportunities for further
self-development. Participation looks great on your
resume! You can use the WKU Student Engagement to
keep an online record of your participation. When you
reach 4th semester you have will this info to transfer to
your resume.
MEETINGS:
Meetings provide you with information about nursing
careers & professional issues. At least 3 meetings will be
held each semester and will include chapter business
and speakers.
Sign in sheets for each semester will be used to track
attendance. It is YOUR responsibility to arrange to
attend at least one meeting and to sign in. Please plan
ahead.
SERVICE EVENTS:
Service events give you a chance to get involved with
medical and health events in the community. Event
opportunities will be posted on the WKU BSN KANS
Facebook site, in MCHC classrooms, and emailed out to
the bsngeneric list serve.
It is the YOUR responsibility to select an event, sign up
as directed, and submit a WKU BSN KANS service
event form. The form must be signed by an event
representative and handed in with your final clinical
evaluation to your instructor in the following classes:
1st semester – Physical Assessment
2nd semester - Med Surg I
3rd semester – Med Surg II
*The service event form is posted on the "BSN
Orientation” &“BSN Prelicensure Student Info" Bb sites
under KANS tab.
CLASS REPS:
Each semester will have KANS representatives. One
KANS rep from each semester will attend each meeting.
Semester rep responsibilities are to keep their
classmates informed about what’s going on with KANS.
MORE INFO: For questions about WKU BSN KANS
Contact KANS officers, reps, or faculty advisors.
Stay connected with
WKU BSN KANS
on Facebook
WKU BSN KANS posts info on the
“WKU School of Nursing Facebook”
page. Follow us to hear all about
KANS and to stay up to date on
School of Nursing events etc. When
you are an alumni you will still be able
to know what’s going on at your alma
mater and come to events with us!
WKU BSN KANS
Spring 2016
Leadership Team
President:
Preston Gothard (3rd sem)
james.gothard903@topper.wku.edu
Vice President:
Michelle dille (3rd sem.)
michelle.dille974@topper.wku.edu
Treasurer:
Ryne Wilson (3rd sem.)
ryne.wilson728@topper.wku.edu
Social Media Officer :
Melissa Bean (4th sem.)
melissa.bean623@topper.wku.edu
Recording Secretary:
Kacie Gregory(4th sem.)
kacie.gregory862@topper.wku.edu
1st sem.
To be decided
2nd sem. KANS reps:
Angella Farmer
Kelsey Bond
Madison Trent
rd
3 sem. KANS reps:
Melissa Meador
th
4 sem. KANS reps:
Katelyn Armstrong
Boone Simmons
Samantha Mosher
Sarah West
Amanda Perkins
Lead and 3rd semester Faculty Advisor:
Deanna Hanson deanna.hanson@wku.edu
4th semester Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Audrey Cornell audrey.cornell@wku.edu
2nd semester Faculty Advisor:
Neena Jones neena.jones@wku.edu
Tracey Jenkins tracey.jenkins@wku.edu
1st semester Faculty Advisor:
Lori Fox lori.fox@wku.edu
KANS Cares – Spring Community
Involvement Projects:
February
Give Blood for Valentine’s Day (or any time this month)
Here is one opportunity:
WKU’s Preston Center
2/10/16 10 am – 3 pm
Find other places to donate this month here:
http://www.redcross.org/blood
March
Rivendell Clothes Drive
During the month of September bring new or gently used clothes for
ages 5 yrs -18 yrs, Male or Female. Shoes, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants
are appreciated (no hoodies please). Undergarments may be donated
but must be new. All clothing should be modest and age appropriate.
Do
April
Center for Courageous Kids
We will be collecting change, dollars, and gift cards for CCKs
pharmacy so they can by otc meds and hygiene supplies for campers.
We’ll also have a box for dress up costumes they could use for Stage Day.
(Wigs, party dresses, hats, props are all great – kid appropriate please)
How to sign up for KANS events:
WKU BSN KANS is using VolunteerSpot to organize our upcoming activities. Most
(but not all) of our events are on this site. Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps
1) Click this link to see WKU KANS activity signups on VolunteerSpot:
http://vols.pt/6B8Tv2
2) Review the activities listed and choose the one(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy!
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Anytime during semester
New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding
Location: Pine Springs Stables, 600 Bill Ferguson Rd., Bowling Green, KY
Contact: Mrs. Jackie Reynolds, NBTR director
Check out the website for this facility that allows children with disabilities to
develop motor, cognitive, and social skills through interaction with horses.
http://www.nbtr-bg.org/
They welcome nursing students to work one on one with the students that come
to ride. There is a volunteer orientation which is required that lasts 2 hours. They
usually do these the last Monday of the month but they are also willing to hold a
special one for nursing students if there is enough interest.
SIGN-UP: Contact Mrs.Reynolds directly for more info: jreyn40212@aol.com
(270) 202-9114 or (270) 777-3600
2/16/16 (Tues.)
KNA/STT Meeting – Melissa Gilpin from the Kentucky Association of Sexual
Assault Programs will be presenting on Human Trafficking.
Time: 5 pm
Location: Medical Center Health Science Complex Auditorium
Contact: Kim Bourne, WKU SON faculty member and local KNA president
Dinner will be served. Cost is $10 to cover dinner. This is going to be a very
interesting presentation and we’d like to have a large crowd representing WKU
SON.
You must RSVP by Tues., February 9th so they can plan accordingly for food.
SIGN-UP: Email kimberly.bourne379@wku.edu
3/1/16 (Tues.)
WKU Healthy Days
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Location: Preston Center, WKU
Event Contact: Dr. Audrey Cornell, WKU BSN faculty, and 4th sem. KANS advisor
Volunteers will do blood pressure & dermascan (skin damage) screenings. Dr.
Cornell will attend with you. BRING YOUR B/P CUFF & STETHOSCOPE. Wear
your community uniform (SON Polo and kakhi or black slacks).
Shift: 1 pm – 4 pm (2-4 students needed for Dermascan and 6 students needed
for B/P checks)
SIGN-UP: Email audrey.cornell@wku.edu with your name and t-shirt size!
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3/1-3/5/16 (Tues-Sat)
Lil’ Angels Attic
Times: see below, sale open to public Fri. 9am-7pm and Sat. 8am-noon
Location: Broadway United Methodist Church, 1323 Melrose St.,
Bowling Green, Ky 42104
From Ford's Furniture on Scottsville Rd just follow the big hot pink signs.
Event Contact: Deanna Hanson, WKU BSN faculty and KANS Advisor
LAA is a Children’s Consignment Sale for Charity that donates to local
organizations that serve children and families. Students care for the children of
the workers in the nursery or work in the sale for a 3 hour shift. Check out the Lil'
Angels Attic website at http://www.lilangelsattic.org/ There is a map, more info
about the sale, etc. For those of you with children in your life: volunteers can shop
early at the preview sale Thurs. night. Let Mrs. Hanson know if you want to shop
the preview sale so she can be sure they have your name at the door to let you
in. See more details on LAA website. Click on “Home”, then “Shopping the Sale”.
Check-in at volunteer check-in desk and get your KANS event form signed. Wear
WKU shirt, modest shorts/pants, & athletic shoes. Contact Ms. Hanson for more
info deanna.hanson@wku.edu
Shifts:
Friday 9/6
Wednesday 9/4
8:30a- noon (4 needed)
8:45a-12:00 noon (4 needed)
12p-3:15p (4 needed)
12p-3:15p (4 needed)
3p-6:15p (4 needed)
3p-6:15p (4 needed)
Thursday 9/5
12p-3:15p (4 needed)
Saturday 9/7 7:30a-11:00a (4 needed)
10:45a-2:00p (4 needed)
1:30p-4:30p (4 needed)
SIGN-UP: on VolunteerSpot http://vols.pt/6B8Tv2 (available 2/5) Please do not
volunteer through the LAA website.
4/23/16 (Sat.)
Lifeskills Run for Autism
Time: 8am (varies with event)
Location: Hot Rods Stadium, 300 8th Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Event Contact: WKU Clinical Education Complex
This is an event you sign up for and participate in on your own as a run or walk
participant. There is registration fee for this event. It is a fundraiser for Autism.
Signup forms are available at the SON desk or sign up online below.
SIGN-UP: www.wku.edu/wkucec
4/29/16 (Fri.)
Family Fun Event
Times: 3pm-6pm
Location: WKU Houchens L. T. Smith Stadium
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Event Contact: Shannon Sales, Family Resource Director at WKU CEC
They need help with the event that will have music, face painting, food, and
inflatables for special needs families.
SIGN-UP: call Shannon Sales 270-745-2419
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Upcoming Meetings:
NOTE: Socializing and snacks start 15 min prior to meetings.
Meetings are Mondays or Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm
3 per semester, held in nursing classrooms
More info on Meetings 2 & 3 will be posted soon
Meeting 1
Monday 2/22, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Flight Nursing
Ever wondered how you become a flight nurse and how they take
care of patients in the cramped space of a helicopter? Ashley
Lindsey, RN, flight nurse speaker from Air Evac will tell us what this
job entails from taking call, picking up patients, to certifications and
training. It’s great for all nurses to know how this emergency
response team works. Also get an up close tour of the helicopters.
Watch for more info.
Meeting 2
Date and time TBA
Recent grads panel
We’ve invited recent BSN graduates back to MCHC for an informal
panel discussion. They were students like you in the past couple of
years! They’ll share their thoughts on job hunting, the NCLEX, being
a new nurse, and answer your questions.
Meeting 3
Date and time TBA
We are working on a speaker to discuss resume writing and
interviewing to get you ready to apply for summer internship
applications or nursing assistant positions, etc.
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