Student Affinity Groups

SON Student Affinity Groups with CIO designation

Black Student Nurses Alliance (BSNA)

Aims to create a stronger sense of community among the Black nursing population at UVA and the UVA School of Nursing. We dedicate our time to fostering and creating a community among Black nursing students of all years (1st-4th) and programs (undergraduate and graduate). This organization deems to promote diversity and inclusion among those who identify as Black, African American, African, Afro-Latinx, or mixed race in the nursing community. Follow them on Instagram for the latest information. 

Faculty advisor: Christine Feggans-Langston 

Diversity in Nursing for a Better Community (DNBC)

The purpose of DNBC is to promote the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive environment in both the School of Nursing and the nursing profession and unite nursing students by building camaraderie and teamwork through community service and humanitarian efforts abroad. 

Latinx Nursing Student Union (LNSU)

Established in order to empower and connect the Latinx Nursing students at UVA, help serve the community, promote the nursing profession to other Latinx students in the Charlottesville area, and educate and provide support to the Latinx students in the School of Nursing. 

Men Advancing Nursing Club (MAN Club)

Established in 2012, the MAN Club is for people of all genders and backgrounds to promote nursing as a profession as well as providing community outreach to Charlottesville and the surrounding area.

Faculty advisor: Curtis Stowers

 

Other SON Affinity Groups

Asian American Pacific Islander Nursing Student Association (AAPINSA)
[CIO submitted]

The purpose of AAPINSA is to provide a space for the community of AAPI nursing students at the UVA School of Nursing and was established to:

  • Bring members of the community together to foster a sense of belonging and connect through similar identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
  • Hold general body meetings, events, and activities for members.
  • Carry out initiatives for the community and membership.
  • Collaborate with other nursing organizations, other CIOS, and other institutions.

Follow them on Instagram for the latest information. 

Faculty advisors: Jeongok Logan and Ha Do Byon

qRN

More information about qRN coming soon....