Expanding Boards: A Study of the Experience of Former National Student Nurses' Association Board of Directors Members From 2010-2020

This qualitative study was designed to examine how student nurses experience and understand their role as National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) Board of Directors members and how that experience shapes their career trajectories as registered nurses (RNs). More specifically, this study’s research objectives were to describe and discuss (a) the professional culture and value of board governance education to the nursing profession, and (b) the importance of board governance education for nursing curriculums. Seventeen nurses who served in different capacities as NSNA Board of Directors while they were student nurses were interviewed individually regarding their experience. NVIVO qualitative data analysis software was used to organize the data set, and data analysis was carried out at multiple levels using open, descriptive, and in vivo coding to determine themes across the data set. Findings established that the NSNA Board of Directors provides a learning platform for student nurses, gives them better organization management skills, provides better leadership skills, promotes time management and work-life balance, supports career growth, and encourages the development of professional networks/connections. In addition, serving on the NSNA board aids student nurses in management, interpersonal relationships, and personal skills, and promotes continuing education through conferences, workshops, seminars, and conventions. Keywords: student nurses, registered nurses, National Student Nurses Association, board governance education

Grantor dc:publisher

Creighton University

Year dc:date.issued

2021

Author dc:creator

• Williams, Kenya D.

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Speranza, Carly

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright is retained by the Author. A non-exclusive distribution right is granted to Creighton University and to ProQuest following the publishing model selected above.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10504/133576

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:cdr.creighton.edu:10504/133576