Student Nurse Association

Purpose

Bring together and mentor UNM-Taos students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses.
Convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession.
Promote the development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession and our community.
Advocate for high-quality, evidence-based, affordable and accessible health care for and contribute to advances in nursing education.
Assist nursing students who are preparing to lead the profession in the future.

As an active member of this association, you will connect with professors, fellow students, guest speakers, members of our community and potential employers.
There will be many opportunities to serve and give back to your community.
Receive one-on-one mentorship from experienced students.
Become instrumental in the positive direction this association takes us today and beyond.

Be a part of The University of New Mexico-Taos Student Nurse Association! Annual membership is $20, and you may arrange ahead of time to bring a check (made out to: Student Nurse Association), money order or cash to Barb Wiard.
The requirements for active UNM-Taos SNA membership are:
- Attend regularly scheduled SNA meetings per term.
- Be active in committees and association projects.
- Abide by our core values:
  - Advocacy
  - Leadership & Autonomy
  - Professionalism
  - Care
  - Diversity
  - Quality Education

Karen Odell, MA, RN, CNE

Katherine Matthews, President
Matthew Vigil, Co-Vice President
Chelsea Norton, Co-Vice President
Kevin Taylor, Secretary
Coleen Schafer, Treasurer