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<br /> www.nsna.org 1<br /> JANUARY 2020 • VOL. 67, NO. 1<br /> Imprint<br /> The Professional Magazine for Student Nurses ®<br /> National Student Nurses’Association®<br /> Departments<br /> & Columns<br /> Editorial………………………………………………………… 6<br /> Membership Benefits & Highlights…………………………………… 8<br /> Nominating and Elections Committee………………………………… 14<br /> NSNANews……………………………………………………… 16<br /> Happenings……………………………………………………… 18<br /> Foundation of the National Student Nurses’Association……………………… 20<br /> UpClose………………………………………………………… 23<br /> Reflections……………………………………………………… 94<br /> Career Planning<br /> Guide & Features<br /> Helpful Hints for Embarking on an<br /> Undergraduate Nursing Research Journey…………………………<br /> By Catherine West<br /> How to Request a Strong Letter of Recommendation………………<br /> By Daniel M. 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