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Join officers and nurse liaisons of the Tennessee Student Nurses Association (TSNA) and participate in concurrent sessions with TNA leaders and the Executive Director of the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Participants will better understand TSNA’s composition and mission, receive tips on how to lead productive meetings, advocate for nursing at the Tennessee Legislature, and understand the role of the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

This nursing continuing professional development activity has been designated for a maximum of 5.0 Contact Hours.

Tennessee Nurses Association is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.


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What You will Receive...

  • Information on TNA Director and Officer roles and responsibilities
  • How to look for leadership opportunities
  • New ways to become more active in TNA
  • Learn how to be an effective advocate
  • Knowledge about TN Nurses Political Action committee (PAC) and the Tennessee Nurses Foundation (TNF)
  • Learn about upcoming openings for TNA directors and officers positions to be elected during the TNA Annual meeting in October of 2025
  • Learn about the TNA Business Model, how it is governed and how it manages it business


Your knowledge is our priority.

TNA, and our nursing profession, have a stronger voice when we learn from each other and unite our voices. Through this program, the goal of TNA is to engage and educate TNA members about the association’s programs, services, and partnerships to groom future nurse leaders.

Date: April 5, 2025
Location: TriStar Center for Clinical Advancement
1100 Charlotte Ave, 6th Floor
Nashville, TN 37203


Pricing

Registered Nurse Fee: $50


Agenda

 9:00 - 9:30 am

Welcome and Introductions – Kirk Lawson, TNA Executive Director

  • Name/day job/TNA experience
  • Why did you decide to attend today?
  • What do you hope to achieve/learn?
 9:30 - 10:15 am

History of TNA and Association Structure ANA/TNA/District Relationships – Ray Coe, President

  • Vision
  • Mission
  • Strategic Plan
 10:15 - 10:30 am  Networking Break
 10:30 - 11:00 am

TNA Governance – Kirk Lawson

  • Board Composition
  • Board Responsibilities
  • Staff Roles/Responsibilities
 11:00 - 11:30 am

Governmental Affairs – Mark Miller, TNA Dir – Govt. Affairs GOVA Committee

  • Lobbying
  • Advocacy
  • TN Nurses PAC
 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Be a Membership Ambassador – Nichole Knox, TNA Dir - Membership

  • Why Become a member?
  • Recruitment & Retention Strategies
  • Membership Pricing
  • Q&A
 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch/Networking/Discussion 
 1:00 - 1:30 pm Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement – Jennfer Hitt, Executive Director
 1:30 - 2:00 pm

Tennessee Nurses Foundation – Loretta Bond

  • Board Composition
  • Board Responsibilities
  • Staff Roles/Responsibilities
  • Fundraising Programs
  • Scholarships
  • Q&A
 2:00 - 2:15 pm Networking Break
 2:15 - 2:45 pm

Board of Nursing – Sherry Richardson, Executive Director, TN Board of Nursing

  • Board Composition
  • Board Responsibilities
  • Staff Roles/responsibilities
  • Nurse Practice Act
  • Q&A
 2:45 - 3:15 pm

Tennessee Action Coalition (TAC) – Karen Hernan

    • Nurses on Boards
    • Nurses in the Media
    • Mentoring
    • Q&A
 3:15 - 3:45 pm Tennessee Hospital Association – Ferrol Thomas, Director of Workforce 
 3:45 - 4:00 pm Summary of Day/Opportunities to Get Involved – Feedback/Closing Remarks – Ray Coe

Location: 545 Mainstream Drive, Suite 401, 
Nashville, TN 37228-1296
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CDT)

Phone: (615) 254-0350

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