About Us
NSNA’s 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.
distributed over 2 million dollars in scholarships for
undergraduate nursing education. The Promise of Nursing
Regional Scholarship Program, administered by the
FNSNA, provides undergraduate and graduate nursing
scholarships and school grants.
NSNA's official magazine, Imprint, publishes five times
during the academic year (There is no summer issue) and
Founded in 1952, NSNA is a nonprofit organization for
is mailed to the entire membership, with bonus issues
students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, diploma,
distributed during the MidYear Conference and
and generic graduate nursing programs. It is dedicated to Convention. Please note that the January issue will be
fostering the professional development of nursing
published online-only, accessible at www.nsna.org.
students.
THE MISSION OF NSNA IS TO…
The organization has over 60,000 members in 50 states,
the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S.  Bring together and mentor students preparing for
initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those
Virgin Islands.
enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs.
NSNA's Board of Directors is made up of 10 nursing
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students who are elected at the organization's Annual
Convention. Two non-voting consultants are appointed by
the American Nurses Association and the National League 
for Nurses to provide guidance. NSNA also employs a fulltime staff headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.
Over 3,000 nursing students participate in NSNA's Annual
Convention, which features leadership and career
development activities, opportunities to listen to
renowned nursing leaders, hear about job opportunities
and the chance to network with hundreds of other
students. The program includes a state board exam mini
review.
NSNA holds a second meeting which attracts over 1,500
students yearly: the MidYear Conference offers
workshops and panels on career and association
development as well as a state board exam mini-review.
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.
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Advocate for high quality, evidence-based, affordable
and accessible health care.
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Advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing
education.
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Develop nursing students who are prepared to lead
the profession in the future.
PRIVACY STAMENT
This Privacy Statement relates solely to the online
information collection and use practices of
www.nsna.org. NSNA recognizes that many visitors and
The Foundation of the NSNA, created in memory of
users of this Web Site are concerned about the
information they provide to us, and how we treat that
NSNA's first executive director, Frances Tompkins, is a
non-profit corporation (501 C-3) organized exclusively for information. This Privacy Statement, which may be
updated from time to time, has been developed to
charitable and educational purposes. The FNSNA has
address those concerns.
Your use of this Web Site indicates to us that you have
read and accept our Privacy Statement, as outlined below.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this
Privacy Statement, please contact: nsna@nsna.org
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include the date and time of visits, the pages viewed, time
NSNA HEADQUARTERS STAFF AND CONSULTANTS
NSNA maintains a headquarters office in Brooklyn, NY. Depending on the area of responsibility, executive
staff work directly with members of the Board of Directors, committees, and NSNA appointed
representatives.
Diane J. Mancino, EdD, RN, CAE, FAAN
Executive Director
Appointed by and directly responsible to the Board of Directors through the president. Manages and directs
all operations, programs, activities and affairs of the association. The Executive Director is responsible for
the employment, termination of employment, and determination of compensation for all staff and
supporting personnel within the framework of policy aims and programs as generally determined by the
Board of Directors. Dr. Mancino also serves as Executive Director of the Foundation of the NSNA.
Lydia Marshall, Administrative Assistant
Dev Persaud, MA
Director of Finance and Administration
Serves as staff consultant to the secretary/treasurer of the NSNA and FNSNA; drafts annual budget for NSNA
and FNSNA for Board approval; monitors income and expenses; supervises accountant and works with
auditor; oversees investments and preparation of all taxes and develops internal systems and procedures.
Romana Ahmed, Assistant Accountant
Cathy Ramos, AD
Membership Staff Specialist
Plans and executes annual membership marketing plan including preparation of publicity materials,
mailings, recruitment and retention activities; develops membership benefits and services programs;
coordinates membership contests; and maintains membership statistics. Coordinates design and distribution
of the Convention and MidYear Brochures. Serves as staff support for membership director. Administers
NSNA's records management program. Coordinates marketing and provides consultation to states and
schools on establishing and managing chapters.
Qiana Valenzuela, Administrative Assistant
Larisa Mendez Downes, MA
Communications Consultant
Serves as Imprint managing editor; is responsible for overseeing publications; and serves as the association's
public relations liaison. Responsible for the Convention pressroom and the Convention News.
Career Center Webmaster
Maisha Hollis, Editorial Assistant
Judith Tyler, MA, RN
Conference and Program Planning Consultant
Coordinates the association's programs including Legislative/Education ; Bylaws/Policies; Community
Health and Disaster Preparedness activities with the chairperson(s). Coordinates association governance
activities with the Executive Director. Coordinates the planning and implementation of the Annual
Convention and MidYear meetings.
Qiana Valenzuela, Administrative Assistant
Jaime Aguilar
Systems Support
Performs computer systems and equipment operations in support of administrative and related activities.
Jasmine Melendez, MA
Scholarship and Grants Administrator
Oversees FNSNA undergraduate scholarship administration including the Promise of Nursing and general
scholarship programs. Manages school grant program and graduate nursing education Fellowships.
Coordinates distribution and oversight of scholarships and grants. Serves as liaison to general scholarship
sponsors. Assists in the planning and implementation of special functions and events such as the Annual
Awards Ceremony and fundraising events.
Lauren Sperle, FNSNA Executive Assistant
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.
Advertising, Exhibit and Convention Management
nsna@ajj.com
Handles all promotion for Imprint, and the Convention and MidYear Conference advertising; administers
Exhibitor promotion and advertising for both meetings; and works with the NSNA staff to manage the NSNA
Convention and MidYear Conference. The offices of Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. are located in Pitman, NJ.
PRESS RELEASES
HTTP://WWW.NSNA.ORG/PRESS/PRESSRELEASES.ASPX
MEMBERSHIP
HTTP://WWW.NSNA.ORG/MEMBERSHIP.ASPX
PUBLICATIONS
Imprint
Getting the Pieces to Fit
NSNA News
DIGITAL ARTWORK (AS APPLICABLE)
The name National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc. (NSNA)® may be used only by official NSNA school and
state constituents with the following wording: (Insert name of school or state association) is an official
constituent of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc.® No other wording is acceptable without
NSNA’s® permission. The NSNA® logo may not be used by anyone, including members of school or state
chapters.
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