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The Professional Magazine for Student Nurses
National Student Nurses’Association®
Departments & Columns
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Editorial…………………………………………………………… 3
GuestEditorial……………………………………………………… 4
Advertising Index…………………………………………………… 5
Membership Benefits & Highlights………………………………… 6
News: NSNA……………………………………………………… 10
NSNA 68th Annual Convention…………………………………… 11
Foundation of the NSNA® ………………………………………… 18
Nominating and Elections Committee……………………………… 26
Up Close…………………………………………………………… 28
Happenings………………………………………………………… 30
Reflections………………………………………………………… 46
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By Elizabeth Muoio
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REFLECTIONS Journey into Nursing By Carolyn O’D
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