Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP): Empowering Nursing Students Statewide
SNAP, a constituent of NSNA, is a student-run nonprofit representing nursing students in Pennsylvania. Join SNAP for leadership, education, scholarships, and networking opportunities. The organization connects students from various universities and colleges across the state through regional coordinators. Explore the benefits of being part of SNAP and participate in annual conventions to enhance your nursing journey.
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Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania
What is SNAP? The Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania, SNAP, is a constituent of the National Student Nurses Association, NSNA. SNAP is a student run nonprofit organization. We represent the entirety of nursing students throughout Pennsylvania who are enrolled in Associate's or Bachelor's programs.
Why Join SNAP Leadership Opportunities Education Opportunities Scholarships Networking SNAP Annual Convention NSNA Annual Convention
Regional Coordinators Jessica Turnitza Charlotte Cecarelli Hannah Lochan Taylor Vincent Sarah Finnochario Ashley Bleiler Miranda Cortes
Mansfield University Marywood University Misericordia University Pennsylvania College of Technology University of Scranton Wilkes University PA State University (Worthington/ Dunmore) Bloomsburg University East Stroudsburg University Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing at Schuylkill Health Luzerne County Community College (Elk Lake Satellite) Luzerne County Community College (Main Campus) Luzerne County Community College (Kulpmont Campus) Luzerne County Community College (Wayne Memorial Hospital) North East Regional Coordinator- Jessica Turnitza
Temple University Drexel University University of Pennsylvania Thomas Jefferson University Central Philadelphia Regional Coordinator- Charlotte Cecarelli
Alvernia University Wilson College Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing Harrisburg Area Community College (Gettysburg Campus) Harrisburg Area Community College (Harrisburg Campus) Harrisburg Area Community College Lancaster Campus) Harrisburg Area Community College (York Campus) Immaculata College Messiah College Penn College of Health Sciences Pennsylvania State University (Hershey) Pennsylvania State University (Mont Alto) Pennsylvania State University (University Park) Reading Area Community College Reading Hospital School of Nursing West Chester University York College of PA South Central Regional Coordinator- Hannah Lochan
Robert Morris University St. Francis University University of Pittsburgh (Johnstown) UPMC Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing Washington Hospital School of Nursing Waynesburg University Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nuri=sing Westmoreland County Community College Community College of Allegheny Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Indiana University of Penns LaRoche College Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Mount Aloysius College Pennsylvania State University (Altoona, Fayette) South West Regional Coordinator- Taylor Vincent
Widener University Villanova University Lasalle University Holy Family University Harcum College Eastern University Lincoln University Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Greater Philadelphia Regional Coordinator- Sarah Finnochario
Butler County Community College Carlow University Citizens School of Nursing Clarion University Community College of Beaver County Duquesne Edinboro Gannon University Jameson Memorial Hospital Lock Haven University, Clearfield Lock Haven University, DuBois Mercyhurst College Ohio Valley Hospital Penn State Behrend Sharon Regional Health System St. Margaret Memorial Hospital University of Pittsburgh, Bradford University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg University of Pittsburgh, Titusville North West Regional Coordinator- Ashley Bleiler
Northampton Community College Cedar Crest College St. Luke's School of Nursing DeSales University Lehigh Carbon Community College Moravian College Neumann University Delaware County Community College Bucks County Community College Gwynedd Mercy University Thomas Jefferson University, Abington-Dixon Campus Montgomery County Community College South East Regional Coordinator- Miranda Cortes
David R. Ranck LEAD Workshop The David R. Ranck LEAD Workshop every March, in Harrisburg There are a maximum of 60 participants allowed, and every school can send a maximum of six students- freshmen and sophomores are the ideal participants The purpose of the LEAD Workshop is to gain developmental skills and promote leadership growth in nursing students Come to LEAD Workshop prepared to grow in your leadership skills as a nursing student and as an individual
SNAP Convention Held every year in November The House of Delegates are comprised of nursing students from each school The House of Delegates are required to attend the three business meetings, and they vote in the Election process NCLEX Bowl, NCLEX Prep Course, workshops, awards ceremonies, resolutions and voting in the Election are all included at Convention
Capitol Hill Step by Step Capitol Hill Step by Step is a great experience for nursing students to learn about the political process After learning about the political process and how it relates to the profession of nursing, you get the chance to take a tour of the Capitol Building
Election Process There are two options when you choose to run for the Board: You can choose to submit your Consent to Serve prior to Convention You can also choose to run from the floor, where you will submit your Consent to Serve while at Convention. You will be nominated by someone at either the first or second business meeting You will have to give a 2-minute speech for every position, unless you run for President- who will give a 5- minute speech There will be a Meet the Candidates, where delegates at Convention will meet every candidate, prior to voting You do not need a poster board to run for election, but it is recommended! If you do get elected to the Board of Directors, you are required to attend the Post Convention Board Meeting, which is held the Saturday immediately following Convention
Positions on the State Board of Directors President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Legislative Coordinator Regional Coordinators
Nominations and Elections Committee The Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC) are also elected each year There are three members for the NEC; NEC East, NEC Central and NEC West If you are elected to the NEC one year, you cannot run for NEC the following year The purpose for the NEC is to find candidates to run for the Board of Directors the following year at State Convention
Interested in Running? If you are interested in running, please contact your regions NEC member: NEC West: Alexa Aurednik necwest@snap-online.org NEC Central: Meagan Lammers neccentral@snap-online.org NEC East: Emily Hutsko neceast@snap-online.org
