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MICHIGAN STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION SPRING 2013

Seven Steps to Simple Networking PG. 2

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TWITTER ACCOUNTS EVERY STUDENT NURSE SHOULD FOLLOW PG. 5

OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE NATIONAL AWARD WINNER PG. 6

NSNA NATIONAL CONVENTION PG. 9

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MNSA Board of Directors 2013-2014
PRESIDENT Penelope Fryling Grand Valley State University FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Kristina Lewis, RN Eastern Michigan University SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Danielle Dinkins Oakland Community College TREASURER Amy Hubbs Henry Ford Community College SECRETARY Corrinne Sibug Henry Ford Community College ADVISING DIRECTOR Brianna Wilson Grand Valley State University COMMUNICATIONS EDITOR Martin W. Rivera-Salas University of Michigan-Flint IMAGE/BREAKTHROUGH DIRECTOR Julia McLean Northern Michigan University MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Danielle Dubin Oakland Community College NOMINATIONS/ELECTIONS DIRECTOR Gabrielle Yee, RN University of Michigan-Flint COMMUNITY HEALTH DIRECTOR Francie Vachon Baker College NEWSLETTER EDITOR Martin W. Rivera-Salas University of Michigan-Flint

From the President

Penelope Fryling MNSA President

Greetings, I am excited to have been provided this opportunity to be able to serve as the President of MNSA for the remainder of the 20132014 year. We have an exhilarating year ahead filled with new networking opportunities and the implementation of diverse approaches to our existing goals. One of these goals is our commitment to educating Michigan residents about the mental illness stigma which many residents and their families deal with on a daily basis. Look for opportunities to become involved in this goal through email and on our newly revised website. I hope to see everyone in the next coming months at the various community events and upcoming conventions. Thank you all for your dedication to making change in Michigan. Never believe that a few caring people cant change the world. For, indeed, thats all who ever have. -Margaret Mead

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Written by: Stacie Hill, Program Coordinator for Nurse iCON

STEPS TO SIMPLE NETWORKING

Why are we so naturally afraid of networking? Maybe it sounds too formal, too risky, or insincere. Networking doesnt have to be difficult or frightening, and can actually be fun and rewarding. There are a few simple steps you can take to cultivate good networking skills, which will make speaking to strangers new and exciting. Obey the 5 second rule. If you see someone interesting and dont initiate a conversation within the first five seconds, you are likely to overthink it and not talk at all. Just jump right in! Find out what the other person is passionate about or find out what the industry trends are in their line of work. Everyone loves to be seen as a subject matter expert, and most people have expertise in their work. Give people the opportunity to talk about what they know well and not only will it make them feel good and remember you positively, but also you will learn many new things. Find a way to learn and remember names. I admit it I am terrible with names! I have to make a very deliberate effort to remember a name, usually by creating a rhyme or other visual association in my mind. If you can remember the names of all the bones in the human body, you can remember one persons name.

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Use names. This is also a good way to remember names, using them reinforces them in our minds. People love to hear their own name spoken; it creates a connection and sense of personal attention. Listen to people. As a writer, I learned that the best way to create realistic dialog between characters is to have them constantly try to steal the subject. It works because this is how we naturally behave in conversation; we impatiently wait to talk about ourselves and our interests sometimes thinking so much about what we want to say next that we forget to pay attention to the other person. Listen carefully; avoid interrupting or changing the subject to yourself. Always say thank you. Appreciation is always welcomed, even if all you have to thank them for is an interesting conversation. Create a follow up protocol. When you meet new and interesting people, think of ways to stay connected. For example, you may want to follow up with email within a week, or send a Linked In request. Or, since you listened so well to their passion and work, you may forward them a relevant article or ask a follow up question to keep the conversation going. Find ways to help other people you have met.

You will notice that there is a theme here, caring about other people. As a nurse, you already are professionally and personally inclined toward that! Networking isnt about racking up contacts as potential resources; its about creating relationships. It is a two way street, and you will be able to help others as much as they may be helpful to you. Networking is a habit that you can cultivate and constantly improve on. It is an attitude of openness that will create more possibilities for you now and in the future.

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Twitter accounts every Michigan Student Nurse should follow , Part 1

Written by: Martin Rivera-Salas, Communications Editor

Twitter can be more than just a continuous feed of ranting from friends. It can be a gateway to the worlds latest news and a connection to professional development and networking. First and foremost if you are new to social networking, specifically Twitter, contact your youngest relative immediately, as they are sure to be experts on the newest internet trends.

The Michigan Nursing Students Association has put together the Best Social Media Team Ever to bring you ten absolutely-must-follow Twitter accounts for Michigan student nurses.

@NSNAInc - Every nursing student across the nation should be following the organization
that represents them - no excuses. Bookmark this page, log into your Twitter account, look up National Student Nurses Association, and click that bright teal Follow button. NSNA works to create opportunities for you to develop as a nursing leader. By becoming a member, you have access to scholarships, conferences, and other student leaders from universities across America.

@MichiganNSA - The Michigan Nursing Students Association is a non-profit constituent of the NSNA, representing nursing students throughout the state of Michigan. Michigander Nursing Students go hard - slang translation: our work ethic is impeccable. The MNSA provides leadership conferences cross peninsulas, with highly recognized presenters and speakers. MNSA is always looking for dedicated hard working members to step up and lead on the state level.

@CNNHealth - From CNN.com: CNN is among the worlds leaders in online news and in-

formation delivery. CNN Health brings you breaking health news, tips and features on living better.

@NurseTogether - From NurseTogther.com: Articles by a community of contributors

put the spotlight on education, career and lifestyle. Applications, such as Education Search Engine and Ratings and Reviews, empower members. Robust and diverse communications options such as pages and discussions help nurses make connections with friends and colleagues around the world.

@NurseiCON - From NurseiCON.org: Nurse iCON is the only program that focuses on

Michigan Jobs for Michigans Nursing Professionals. Nurse iCON lists only Michigan nursing jobs to support the development and retention of the Michigan healthcare workforce. Nurse iCON provides professional development, education and other services free to job seekers.

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Michigan Nursing Students Association at NSNA

National Convention

By: Danielle Dinkins, MNSA Second Vice President

ight of our MNSA E board members went to

the National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina at the beginning of the month to seek out new ideas and suggestions that can improve our annual state convention. We attended activity sessions that had many great ideas that we can use to improve our individual board positions and suggestions that we can pass down to our constituent schools. The breakout sessions were interesting and informed us of how to make sure that we are healthy so that we can be the best nurse that we can be for our patients. They also provided sessions that were specialty specific, such as ER, oncology and nephrology nursing. It was a great experience and we cant wait to use some of our ideas for our Convention in January!

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If you would like to send us an article about what your school is doing, what you experienced in clinical, or something you learned and would like to share, please let us know. Feel free to send articles from your SNAs newsletter as well. Reach out and share your stories, experiences, and ah-ha moments with your fellow MNSA members! For submissions: Please email your article to newsletter@michigannsa.org with your name and school included.

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National Award Winners By: Danielle Dinkins, MNSA
Second Vice President

MNSA would like to congratulate Oakland Community College for being recognized at the National Student Nurses Association Convention as Stellar School Chapter Award recipients and Grand Valley State University for their resolution that passed at the National Convention. We are very proud of your accomplishments for the 2012-2013 school year and cant wait to see what our Michigan nursing students can do this upcoming year!

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