Division of Nursing Student Organizations
Presentation College Nursing Student Association (PCNSA)
The Presentation College Nursing Student Association (PCNSA) is a pre-professional organization for students in nursing programs at Presentation College. PCNSA is designed to involve student nurses of all levels in activities of interest to professional nurses. Students are involved with activities in the community and in the College. Guest speakers are invited to meetings throughout the year. Participation in PCNSA allows students to network with other nursing students at programs and conventions. A convention held in the spring involves business conducted by attending delegates and election of state officers. In addition, guest speakers and a large number of recruiters from various hospitals and health care agencies are present.
PCNSA is the local chapter of the Nursing Student Association of South Dakota (NSASD). Membership is required for all nursing students (BSN completion students excluded). Membership dues are included in clinical lab fees. Fees for the NSNA provide the following benefits:
- National NSNA publications
- Discount registration for select seminars and conventions
- Insurance programs
Participating at the local level gives students an opportunity to be selected a delegate to the NSNA Convention, which is held in various parts of the United States each year. NSNA also has numerous nursing scholarships to which members can apply. Faculty advisors serve as resource professionals.
Sigma Theta Tau International – Rho Xi Chapter
This honor society promotes and recognizes academic excellence, leadership abilities and scholarship in nursing. Membership is comprised of leaders in nursing education, practice and research, and upper level baccalaureate students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential. Baccalaureate nursing students are required to have completed one-half of the nursing curriculum to be considered for membership. Students invited for membership shall have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and rank within the upper 35% of third- and fourth-level students. Eligible students are invited each year by the membership to join the society. An induction ceremony honoring new members is held each year. Members may participate in all local and regional society related activities.