HOUSE OF DELEGATES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DELEGATE CONVENTION SCHEDULE
WELCOME LETTER
EXECUTIVE BOARD CANDIDATE PETITION
NJNS RESOLUTION PROPOSAL FOR NSNA
NJNS BYLAWS
NJNS POLICY BOOK
NJNS ANNUAL REPORTS
“C.A.R.E for yourself, your peers, and your patients:
Camaraderie, Attitude, Respect, Encouragement”
62nd Annual Convention
DELEGATES ARE MANDATED TO ATTEND ALL HOUSE OF DELEGATES MEETINGS
Delegates must be available for the entire convention from 5:00 pm Wednesday through 2:00 pm Friday.
(All MANDATORY EVENTS ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN RED.)
CONVENTION SCHEDULE
February 19-21, 2014
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
February 19, 2014 Wednesday
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Delegate and Monitor Registration
Delegate and Monitor Orientation
Student Attendee Registration
Dinner Session
House of Delegates I (Business Attire)
Quorum will be called at 6:00 pm sharp
February 20, 2014 Thursday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
12:45 PM - 6:00 PM
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Convention Registration
House of Delegates II (Business Attire)
Exhibit Hall Open
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Focus Session I
Focus Sessions II
Opening Ceremony Keynote Speaker
Exhibit Hall is CLOSED
Exhibit Hall RE-OPENS
Lunch (Pre-registered guests only)
Dean and Directors Annual Luncheon
Focus Sessions III
Focus Sessions IV
Focus Sessions V
Focus Sessions VI
Drawing for Baskets
1st Night Party!!!- “Paint the Town Red”
February 21, 2014 Friday
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
9:45 AM - 12:45 PM
9:45 AM - 12:45 PM
House of Delegates III (Business Attire)
Delegate Voting
2013-2014 NJNS Board Elections Results
NCLEX RN Review: Presented by Hurst
“How to Get the Most From Nursing School”
Diamond A & B
Diamond A & B
Convention HQ
Diamond A & B
Diamond A & B
Diamond A & B
Grand C
Ruby
Grand A & B
Grand C
Grand C
Diamond A & B
Grand C
Grand A & B
Diamond A & B
Diamond A & B
Tiara
Tiara
Grand A
NEW JERSEY NURSING STUDENTS, INC.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Dear Delegate,
It is important for us, as students and professionals, to have our voice heard. We can accomplish this
through our membership and most importantly, participation in our professional organizations. I
invite you to let your voice be heard and represent your student body by taking a position on the
New Jersey Nursing Students, Inc. (NJNS) Executive Board for the 2014-2015 year. During the
convention, all positions will be open for candidates. Take some time to review the responsibilities
of the following positions that make up the Executive Board. These responsibilities can be found in
our Bylaws and Policy Book included in this binder. Positions include:
President
First Vice President
Second Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Pulsebeat Editor/Public Relations Director
Membership/Nominations Director
Community Health Director
Breakthrough to Nursing Director
Legislation Education Director
Resolutions Director
Fundraising Director
NJNS is the stepping stone to the graduate organizations including the New Jersey State Nurses’
Association (NJSNA) and the New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN), representing professional
standards, codes and ethics.
Experience gained while volunteering for this organization is invaluable. You will have the
opportunity to grow personally, to promote membership and mentor future leaders. Each officer of
NJNS will be called upon to devote much time and energy unselfishly for the welfare of NJNS and
should willingly do so.
Please see any member of the board with questions you may have. A copy of the candidate
application is included for those of you interested in running for a position on the 2014-2015 board.
The experience is one you will not want to miss out on.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Huang
President
EXECUTIVE BOARD CANDIDATE PETITION 2014-2015
** Applicant MUST maintain NSNA membership and a minimum GPA of 2.5 **
Name:
Address:
City:
Phone Number:
School of Nursing:
State:
Zip Code:
Email:
Year in School:
Desired Position:
School offices held:
School activities:
State offices held:
State activities:
National offices held:
National activities:
Goals for office and plan for achievement:
If elected, I agree to serve NJNS, Inc. to the best of my ability. I am aware of the responsibilities outlined for
the position I seek. I agree to expend the time and effort necessary to fulfill these duties completely.
Signature: __________________________________
NSNA Membership # (REQUIRED): ______________
Date: _________________
GPA: _________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TO BE COMPLETED BY DEAN/DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL ATTENDING
Name of candidate _______________________ has filed a petition to run for the office of
______________________ on the NJNS, Inc. Executive Board. I agree that he/she will be able to devote the
necessary time and effort to NJNS, Inc. activities, based on his/her school record.
Comments on candidate’s character, ability to handle responsibility and work with others:
If elected, will the student be given full support of the Dean/Director and Faculty? __YES __ NO
Is the student maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5? ____ YES ____ NO
Expected graduation date? _____________
Signature of Dean/Director: _________________________________________________
Please mail completed application to:
Attn: Elections Committee ∙ NJNS, Inc. ∙ 1479 Pennington Road ∙ Trenton ∙ NJ ∙ 08618-2694