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Student Organizations

There are several student nursing organizations for you to join to network and contribute to community experiences. Below is a current list of nursing specific organizations, but you can find other university organizations or inquire about starting your own at GrizzOrgs. GrizzOrgs is a connection to Greek life and club sports.

Nursing Associations

The Student Nurses Association of Oakland University (SNA-OU) offers nursing students a chance to provide leadership in the school, mentor pre-nursing students and participate in service activities, political events at the university, state and national levels.

Nursing and pre-nursing students are given the opportunity and encouraged to become members of the Michigan Nursing Students Association and the National Student Nurses Association, which provide information, networking, stimulation and exciting challenges.

Dean's Circle

Each year, nursing students are invited to apply for membership in the School of Nursing Dean's Circle. The Dean's Circle is a select group of nursing students who serve as School of Nursing ambassadors.

Participation in the Dean's Circle provides opportunities to develop teamwork and leadership skills by attending prospective student recruitment events, assisting with student service events, participating in the Nightingale awards banquet, interacting with the dean and other administrators, and representing the School of Nursing at various university functions such as Go for the Gold and Grizzly Day.

It is an opportunity for members to expand their role as a student and gain a unique perspective that will broaden their educational experience.

Sigma Theta Tau

A very effective way to support nursing and its contributions to scholarships, research, teaching and education is through becoming a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing. As with the tradition of all honor societies, individuals who qualify and who demonstrate leadership potential are recommended by current honor society members for membership. A recommendation for membership into Sigma Theta Tau of individuals with similar interests and accomplishments should be received with pride and recognized as a way to support nursing and its achievements.

Being inducted into Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society signifies that one is a leader in the nursing profession and has demonstrated excellence or the potential for excellence and leadership. Being an honor society member does not mean someone is necessarily smarter or more advanced than a nonmember; rather, the member has made accomplishments of which he or she should be proud and is, therefore, recognized as a leader within the field.

Joining Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society signifies one’s commitment to excellence in nursing and acknowledges the individuals achievements — whether academic or professional — that will make an impact on the profession and society. Membership in Sigma Theta Tau International is an invitation to join a family of nursing leaders around the world, gain global access to information and engage in opportunities to collaborate with nurses from many different states and countries.

The Theta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society at Oakland University School of Nursing recognizes that nurses who have graduated from nursing schools may not have had an opportunity to join this national honor society. Many of you are leaders and experts in your fields of nursing and should be recognized for that distinction. Through one’s accomplishments in areas such as research, publication, leadership, clinical practice and education qualify an individual nurse to be considered for membership.

Membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing.

SNAOU

Student Nurses Association at Oakland University (SNAOU) is an organization for all nursing and pre-nursing students who are looking to get involved in their local nursing community. They offer various social events to meet and connect with other nursing students, volunteer opportunities to help serve the community, and meeting where students can learn more about all the opportunities the nursing career has to offer.

Position	Names	Email
President	Diego Castillo	dcastillo@oakland.edu
Vice President	Paula Martínez-Gómez	mpmartinez@oakland.edu
Secretary	Megan Mathies	meganmathies@oakland.edu
Treasurer	Eleonore Rudwinsky	erudwinsky2@oakland.edu
Image & Breakthrough	Madison Lang & Isabella Bejean	madisonlang@oakland.edu isabellabejan@oakland.edu
Fundraising	Lauren Yaldo	laurenyaldo@oakland.edu
Community Service	Olivia Griffiths & Jessica Slaski	orgriffiths@oakland.edu jessicaslaski@oakland.edu
Social Events	Sydney Maben	sydneymaben@oakland.edu
Communications/Social Media	Quinn Zbiegien & Jeanenne Essian	qzbiegien@oakland.edu jessian@oakland.edu
Merchandising	Taylor Weingarden & Emily Kondracki	tweingarden@oakland.edu ekondracki@oakland.edu
Pinning Committee	Sasha Archer & Rachel Miller & Eva Dimikj	Sarcher@oakland.edu rachelmiller@oakland.edu edimikj@oakland.edu
Newsletter & Publicity	Kaitlynn Lloyd & Hannah Pheeney	klloyd@oakland.edu hannahpheeney@oakland.edu
Gender Based Violence Awareness Committee	Olivia Griffiths	orgriffiths@oakland.edu

Michigan Student Nurses Association

Nursing and pre-nursing students are given the opportunity and encouraged to become members of the Michigan Nursing Students Association and the National Student Nurses Association, which provide information, networking, stimulation and exciting challenges.

Minorities in Nursing

Minorities in Nursing at Oakland University (MNOU) is dedicated to fostering unity among minority and non-minority nursing students by providing a strong support network for both pre-nursing and current nursing students. MNOU empowers nursing students of all backgrounds to advocate for minority nursing communities, participate in a cyclical mentorship program, and take initiative on social issues at local and global levels. Through hands-on fundraising initiatives, group projects, and educational activities, MNOU encourages innovative thinking and community impact.

Members have the opportunity to connect with experienced nurses, Oakland alumni, and healthcare professionals while expanding their professional networks through events like our annual nursing conference. MNOU also emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and creativity, creating a supportive environment for learning and collaboration.

By joining MNOU, students can make a meaningful difference, grow professionally, and build lasting connections with like-minded peers. For more information, check out our GrizzOrgs listing!