Committees

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee members will be appointed by the Coordinator of the Practical Nursing program with the approval of the Director of Cass Career Center. Members will represent a variety of persons who are interested in practical nurse education practice and in improvement of patient care. The Advisory Committee is advisory only. The functions of the Advisory Committee are to: study and protect the needs of the program; assist with the interpretation of the philosophy and outcome criteria to the public; assist in securing funds for the program, scholarships and loans; advise on the development of policies and assist in recruitment; and establish admission policies which will be utilized by the faculty

to select candidates for the class. This committee will meet twice a year or more often as needed.

Student Committees

The Student Committee consists of students who will either be appointed by staff and/or other students or on a volunteer basis. The purpose of these committees will be to help provide input to graduation, student celebrations, design of student t-shirts, and helping to support students in their goal of becoming nurses by providing support with calendar reminders, etc. during the year. All Students will serve on at least one committee.

• Graduation Committee

• Calendar Committee

• T-Shirt Committee

• Community Service Committee

• Holiday Celebration Committee

Students may choose to join the following organizations at their own expense, with the exception of MOSALPN:

MOSALPN (Missouri State Association of Licensed Practical Nurses) $250.00, included in fees and supplies costs.

NAPNES (National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service) $15.00 – includes a subscription to the Journal of Practical Nursing.

Practical Nursing Association of Cass Career Center

(dues levied by each class)

BYLAWS OF THE STUDENT NURSING ORGANIZATION OF

CASS CAREER CENTER

ARTICLE I

This organization will be known as the Student Nursing Organization of Cass Career Center.

ARTICLE II

The objectives of the organization are:

1. To promote and maintain high standards of learning, honor, and character.

2. To augment pride in the Cass Career Center Program of Practical Nursing.

3. To foster a positive relationship with the health care community.

4. To participate in local, state, and national organizations.

5. To establish a democratic governing body.

ARTICLE III

Membership is open to students in the Cass Career Center Program of Practical Nursing.

ARTICLE IV

Direction and management of affairs and finances shall be by the executive board.

Section I. The executive board shall include:

1. President

2. Vice-President

3. Secretary

4. Treasurer

5. Historian

6. Parliamentarian

Section II. Nominations and elections shall be governed by bylaws.

Elections shall be held in the first three weeks of the program.

1. Written or verbal nominations will be accepted from the membership.

2. Vote will be as directed by the faculty advisor.

ARTICLE V

This organization will be under the supervision of the faculty advisors.

ARTICLE VI

Meetings will be scheduled as needed.

Section I. A 2/3 majority must be present to constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE VII

The duties of the officers shall be as follows:

Section I. The president shall preside at all meetings. He/she shall inform the news media of organization events.

Section II. The vice-president shall preside in the absence of the president and perform duties assigned by the president. He/she shall keep the roll of the membership. He/she shall serve as parliamentarian. He/she shall fulfill the duties of the president in the event the president is unable to do so.

Section III. The secretary shall keep minutes of the proceedings of all meetings. He/she shall handle all correspondence for the organization.

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Section IV. The treasurer shall collect and disburse all funds of the association under the direction of the association. The records shall at all times, be open for inspection by any member. The treasurer shall report at each meeting. The accounts shall be audited annually.

Section V. The historian shall keep a historic account of the class activities by means of a scrapbook, including newspaper articles, photos, cards, and all memories of the class.

Section VI. The parliamentarian will oversee Robert’s Rules of order and ensure that the meetings are conducted in an orderly manner.

Section VII. A new officer will be elected in the event that a student is unable to complete the program.

ARTICLE VIII

The following standing committees shall be established:

Section I. Graduation Committee. This committee will plan and prepare for graduation ceremonies.

Section II. Fundraising Committee. This committee will direct the class in fundraising activities.

Section III. Social Committee. This committee will schedule and organize social events for the class.

Section IV. Community Service Committee. This committee will plan community service activities for the class.

Each member of the class shall serve on a committee. Committees shall be established in the third week of the program. Members shall volunteer for committees of interest.

Faculty Committee

The Faculty Committee consists of the members of the Practical Nursing faculty. The purpose of this committee is to develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate the curriculum, coordinate educational experiences for students, and develop and implement policies for student selection, progression and retention. This committee will meet monthly.