NWOSU Pre-Nursing Association

The mission of the NWOSU Pre-Nursing Association (PreNA):

a. Provide an effective means for all pre-nursing students to have a voice in the PreNA.

b. Promote fellowship, communication, and interaction of pre-nursing students.

c. Improve campus life.

The purpose of NWOSU PreNA is:

a. To create an environment for students to learn about the profession of nursing.

b. To aid in the development of the whole person, his/her professional role, and his/her responsibility for the health care of people in all walks of life.

c. To nuture pre-nursing students to become leaders and future caring nurses.

d. To promote a spirit of riendship and cooperation among students, faculty, and other student organizations.

The functions of NWOSU PreNA shall include the following:

a. To promote and encourage participation in community affairs and activities towards improved health care.

b. To promote and encourage recruitment efforts, participation in student activities and educational opportunities regardless of a person's race, color, creed, sex, lifestyles, national origin, or economic status.

c. To promote and encourage students' participation in interdisciplinary activities.

d. To promote and encourage collaborative relationships with nursing and related health organizations.

e. To provide career/academic counseling and support for its members.

f. To promote recruitment and retention of students into nursing.