About Us
Mission Statement
The Widener University Student Nurses’ Association exists to unify and support all nursing students at all levels by serving as role models through demonstrating professionalism and acting as a resource to peers while enjoying ourselves and reaching out to the community.
Vision Statement
Widener University Student Nurses’ Association will be the predominant student nurses association in the state of Pennsylvania exemplifying well rounded, genuine, professional nursing students, prepared for the challenges of the future.
Member Points System
2 points Attempt to answer QOW with rationale
4 points Answer QOW correctly with a rationale
5 points Attending general meetings
5 points Each student shadow session
** Max 20 points**
5 points Each Fundraising Event
** Points may vary**
5 points Donated items (Clinic, food drives, etc.)
** Max 15 points & points may vary**
5 points Each social event
** Points may vary**
10 points Volunteering for Widener Days
10 points Each community service event up to 1 hour
**5 points for each additional hour**
15 points The Community Clinic (Each Shift)
10 points Each day at convention Ex. SNAP, NSNA, L.E.A.D, etc.
15 points Presenting a resolution at the state and/or national level
15 points Being a campaign manager at convention
20 points Writing a Resolution
20 points Running for a state or national position at convention
Full time students need 100 points or above to be pinned and considered an active member.
Part-time and evening students only need 50 points to become pinned and considered and active member.
To track your points, you can visit the link below:
NOT UPDATED YET FOR 2021-2022
Code of Ethics for Nurses
1. The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems.
2. The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community.
3. The nurse promotes, advocates for and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
4. The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimum patient care.
5. The nurse owes the safety, to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth.
6. The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining and improving healthcare environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality healthcare and consistent with the values of the profession through individual and collective action.
7. The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration and knowledge development.
8. The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs.
9. The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice and for shaping social policy.