Welcome Message from the HISNA President! (08.16.16)
Aloha and Greetings from the Hawai’i Student Nurses’ Association (HISNA)! I hope you all had a restful summer, absorbed your adequate dose of vitamin-sea, and are well-prepared for this school year!
It is with great privilege to serve as HISNA’s President on my second term and I am thrilled to serve alongside future nursing leaders. I am currently a senior student at Chaminade University of Honolulu and serves as the Vice President for the Chaminade University of Honolulu Student Nurses’ Association.
The 2015-2016 Executive Board Members have done remarkable achievements and have set high standards during their time with HISNA. Hence, the 2016-2017 Board Members has been working diligently to raise the bar further and continue on being of service to all nursing students of Hawai’i. The board has met and worked tirelessly over the summer to bring forth fun-filled and enriching leadership, community, and professional opportunities.
Indeed, we have an exciting year ahead of us and during your free time, I invite you to browse through our website and Facebook page to familiarize yourself with the new HISNA Board Members and be informed with our latest news and events. Also, if you are in need of any assistance or would like to share your ideas and suggestions, please feel free to reach out to us.
I encourage you to be involved, network, have fun, and simply enjoy our time together! I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you all at our future general meetings and events!
Some of the HISNA Board Representatives were invited as panelists to the Hawai'i State Center for Nursing: Continuing Competency for Nursing Summit, last October 20, 2015. Ashley Burt (Co-Graduate Consultant) and Jeramae Marcellano (President) represented the Hawai'i Student Nurses' Association (HISNA) during the Roundtable Discussion and reflected on the communication methods that is currently being used by HISNA. Through general meetings, legislative representation in the Hawai'i Action Coalitions, the use of social networks, website, and emails, HISNA is committed to bring awareness of the newly passed, Continuing Competency Requirements for Nurses, Act 127 to the nursing students of Hawai'i.
Lessons in Leadership Series
HISNA Participated in the "Lesson's in Leadership Series" as a Student Panel where we highlighted opportunities and pathways to leadership through experiences and opportunities. Here is a video of this event!
Welcome message from our President!
Aloha and Greetings from the Hawai’i Student Nurses’ Association (HISNA)! I hope you all had a restful summer, absorbed your adequate dose of vitamin-sea, and are well-prepared for this school year! It is with great privilege to introduce myself as this year’s President and I am thrilled to serve alongside future nursing leaders. I am currently a third year student at Chaminade University of Honolulu and serves as the Public Relations Officer for the Chaminade University of Honolulu Student Nurses’ Association.
The 2014-2015 Executive Board Members have done remarkable achievements and have set high standards during their time with HISNA. Hence, the 2015-2016 Executive Board Members has been working diligently to raise the bar further and continue on being of service to all nursing students of Hawai’i. The board has met and worked tirelessly over the summer to bring forth fun-filled and enriching leadership, community, and professional opportunities.
Indeed, we have an exciting year ahead of us and during your free time, I invite you to browse through our website and Facebook page to familiarize yourself with the new HISNA Board Members and be informed with our latest news and events. Also, if you are in need of any assistance or would like to share your ideas and suggestions, please feel free to reach out to us.
I encourage you to be involved, network, have fun, and simply enjoy our time together! I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you all at our future general meetings and events!
HISNA Happenings
HISNA Elects New E-Board
HISNA elected new leadership on Tuesday, March 31st, 2015. The new leadership includes representation from Maui College, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University of the Pacific, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Top Row (Left to Right):
Jason Ching, Co-Committees Director, UHM
Ken Takahashi, Vice President, UHM
Amber Williams, Co-Director of Communication, UHM
Mekenzi Stair, Co-Secretary, HPU
Bottom Row (Left to Right):
Danica Quevedo, Co-Media Director, UHM
Alyssa Lagat-Ramos, Co-Secretary, UHM
Jeramae Marcellano, President, CUH
Haley Deforest, Co-Committee Director, UHMCC (Pictured via Skype)
Yurika Noda, Co-Media Director, HPU
Not Pictured:
Patricia Campos, Co-Treasurer, HPU
Crystal Sonson, Co-Director of Communications, HPU
Follow the Leader
HISNA State President, Zachary Drury was awarded the Isabel Hampton Rob Leadership Award at the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Zach was selected for this award
"I am very honored to have received the Isabel Hampton Robb Leadership award while at the NSNA convention. Thank you for recognizing the work I have been able to complete with Hawaii Student Nurses' Association and Hawaii Pacific University. I am sincerely grateful to have received such an distinction. Your thoughtfulness and support of the nursing profession means a lot to me." --HISNA State President, Zachary Drury, on receiving the Isabel Hampton Robb Leadership Award.
Capitalizing on Change
On Tuesday, April 14th, 2015, three members of the HISNA Executive Board, along with Faculty Advisor, Edna Magpantay-Monroe, visited the Hawaii State capitol. The group, lead by Richard Rodrigues, visited the Governor's office as well as both the House and Senate Chambers.
