College Organizations
Students are encouraged to become involved in the College of Nursing and the University community through a variety of activities. Several student organizations are active on campus. Student organizations provide opportunities for both participation and leadership. Click on the following organization for more information.
The 56th Annual Georgia Association of Nursing Students Convention was held in Columbus, Georgia October 16-18, 2008. Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University was PROUD to seat 55 Delegates for each Business Session! Over 140 GBCN students were in attendance at the conference! Many thanks to Katie Bruek in her quest for the Director of Community Service position. Although she was not selected, she ran a wonderful campaign and we are very proud of her efforts. The following students are congratulated for their campaign efforts and election to the 2008-2009 Georgia Association of Nursing Students Board:
Kerri Kneece - First Vice President
Diana Carbone - Legislative Director
Kanika Stanford - Treasurer
Karlee Baumann - Director of EKG
Mackenzie Schoolmaster - Public Relations Director
Tracey Cooksey - Alternate Board Member
Kathleen Kebe - Assistant to the Directors
Many thanks also to the following students who wrote and supported the following approved resolutions:
Jessica Hand, Patricia Walker, and Kristin Borgia: IN SUPPORT OF ADVOCATING FOR AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEED FOR EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS FOCUSED ON SUN SAFETY FOR THE ADOLESCENT POPULATION IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE INCIDENCE OF SKIN CANCER
and
Kristin Borgia, Legislative Director of the Georgia Association of Nursing students: IN SUPPORT OF THE GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT INTRODUCING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD CLASSIFY ASSAULT AGAINST NURSES AS A FELONY OFFENSE.