Student Nurses Give Back to Avila and Community

Avila’s Student Nurses Organization, or ASNO as nursing students refer to it, is an organization exclusive to nursing students or to underclassmen who express an interest in the nursing program. Most nursing students do join ASNO because it is not only very beneficial to help further their education, but also a great way to enhance a resume.  ASNO is a great way for underclassmen to gain an understanding of the field of nursing.  And ASNO is a way for current nursing students to become involved professionally in the field of nursing.  Participation in ASNO gives students the opportunity to network with other nursing students and also with faculty from the nursing department.  ASNO’s President, Liz Winke, is a second year nursing student.  Winke helps organize lectures and workshops for students to “keep up to date on trends in nursing, stay informed on government legislation, and to connect to the community.” Winke also helps coordinate service projects for the students.  This is a way for the nurses to get involved with the community.  These volunteer projects present the opportunity for nursing students to implement what they learn in clinicals. Senior nursing student Erin Pettus said she is excited for this coming year.  “ASNO seems to have more events planned for us this year. I’m really looking forward to everything they have set up for us.”

ASNO is hosting a bone marrow drive on September 26 at the Marian Center.  The drive runs from 11:30am-6:30pm.  Winke encourages all students to attend. “All you have to do is show up, and we register you in the bone marrow registry. It’s a great way to give back to your community and to help Avila’s nursing students gain some practice and experience.”