Student Involvement

The Minnesota Nursing Student Board (MNSB) is the University of Minnesota's chapter of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). MNSB serves undergraduate students in the Twin Cities and Rochester locations. Their goals are to:

• Represent the undergraduate student body and serve as a link between the Twin Cities and Rochester locations, the School of Nursing, and the U of M

• Organize professional, educational, and social events for the School of Nursing undergraduate student body

• Promote and support student participation in the School of Nursing, related organizations, NSNA, and the U of M

• Support the goals, objectives, and philosophies of BSN students

The international honor society of nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), has a chapter at the University of Minnesota. Installed in 1934, Zeta Chapter is one of the oldest chapters in the country. The honor society recognizes superior achievement and leadership qualities, fosters high professional standards, encourages creative work, and strengthens commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession. Zeta Chapter sponsors an annual research day, provides grants for research, presents annual awards for nursing excellence and leadership, and organizes programs of interest to its members.

Students who meet the STTI requirements are invited to join the organization in their last year of the curriculum. Learn more on the Sigma Theta Tau page of the School of Nursing's website.

All School of Nursing graduates are encouraged to become members of the Alumni Association of the School of Nursing. This alumni community:

• Creates connections and opportunities among alumni, undergraduate and graduate nursing students.

• Bridges the transition from nursing student to becoming a nursing professional.

• Nurtures relationships among alumni to build and sustain a strong commitment to the School of Nursing

• Serves as a resource for the School

• Advocates for the School of Nursing locally and globally.

Undergraduate nursing students are also invited to serve on the Society Board.

Learn more on the Alumni page of the School of Nursing's website.

CHIP is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of University health sciences students, encouraging the exchange of ideas, and opening the lines of communication among students in the Academic Health Center. Learn more on the CHIP website.

CHIP offers comfortable and inviting spaces where you can connect with students from other health professions & colleges, student, hold meetings, and just hang out! Visit the Interprofessional Student Lounge, the Pioneer Room, and the Wellbeing Studio all located on the seventh floor of HSEC.