Student Nurse Organizations
In addition to robust faculty support, our students can find peer support through numerous student groups, including:
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Gamma Chapter
- Alpha Tau Delta, a professional nursing fraternity
- California Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA)
- Public Health Nursing Club (PHNC)
- Black, Indigenous, and Latinx Student Nurses of Color (BILSNOC) at SJSU
- Assembly of Nurse Scholars
- Pre-Nursing Club
- South Bay Assembly of Nurses
- Critical Care Registered Nurses Club at SJSU
Sigma Theta Tau International
Honor Society of Nursing, Alpha Gamma Chapter
Alpha Gamma is a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, nursing's honor society. Its purpose is to recognize the excellence of individual San José State University undergraduate nursing students, graduate nursing students, and nurse leaders in the community.
The chapter facilitates professional growth through the development, dissemination, and utilization of knowledge, and through the provision of resources. Chapter activities, supported by membership dues, promote high standards of nursing practice, research, scholarship, and leadership in its members. They, in turn, positively influence the health and well-being of the community. Formed on May 6, 1963, Alpha Gamma Chapter is the 25th chapter established at Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Our Leadership
Student Alpha Gamma Chapter Membership
Student Alpha Gamma Chapter Fall applications are due by January 30th. Undergraduate students can apply in Semester 3, and Graduate students can apply anytime during their active enrollment. All students need to submit a completed Student Application form, the Endorsement Letter, and submit an unofficial copy of their transcript.
Application Forms:
FORM: Undergraduate Student Sigma
FORM: Graduate (MS or Doctoral) Student Sigma
FORM: Sigma Endorsement Letter
Chapter Intern Program
The Chapter Intern Program is intended to promote mentoring and development of leadership skills for new members, develop future chapter leaders, and promote innovative chapter practices.
Community Nurse Leaders
Community Nurse Leaders may apply at any time.
Sandra Diaz Scholarship
The Sandra Diaz Scholarship is available to those applying or current Alpha Gamma members.
The members of the Alpha Gamma (AG) Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) wish to recognize Sandra Diaz for her support of students and the Chapter. Until her death in January 2021, Sandra served on various Alpha Gamma committees. Both faculty and students at The Valley Foundation at San Jose State University (TVFSON) remember Sandra for her safe, compassionate patient-centered care, as well as her clinical leadership and competency. The AG Chapter plans to honor Sandra in a special way with this scholarship. Applicants should either be current members of the Alpha Gamma Chapter or be applying to be an Alpha Gamma member.
Alpha Tau Delta, a professional nursing fraternity
Alpha Tau Delta (ATD) is a professional nursing fraternity committed to providing an intra-fraternal spirit of cooperation by offering an opportunity for nurses and nursing students to promote their personal and intellectual growth through education, networking, scholarships, guidance, leadership, and collective responsibility to the fraternity. Our national website is http://atdnursing.org/. You would be able to find information on the history, traditions, scholarships, and more on this website.
Our People
ATD’s governance structure includes a president, vice president, treasurer, recording secretary, corresponding secretary, marshall, service chair, philanthropy chair, fundraising chair, and historians.
Our membership requires that you are a nursing student at the Valley Foundation School of Nursing. The best way to communicate with us would be through Instagram (@atdsjsu) or email at atdalpharho@gmail.com!
Current Spotlight
Our organization works closely within the Silicon Valley community. We are always looking for volunteer opportunities, specifically in health care. Some examples of the services that we help with are listed in the next section.
In order to provide fundings for kits and supplies for these partnered organizations, we would need to fundraise a lot of money. We are always appreciative of any donations that are given to us. For donations, please email atdalpharho@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events
-- Memory kits for patients in palliative care at Valley Medical Center (VMC).
-- Donation drive and distribution of hygiene kits, clothes, and other essentials to those houseless with Hands That Care.
-- JW House Philanthropy event: Donating and preparing goodie bags for an organization that provides housing and meals for families with loved ones receiving treatment far from home.
-- Via Services Philanthropy event: Working with an organization that helps individuals and families with disabilities / special needs achieve greater self-sufficiency and lead richer lives in Santa Clara County.
-- Family Supportive Housing Philanthropy event: Easter baskets for those who need temporary housing and targeted support to guide families from crisis to independent lives in our San Jose community.
California Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA)
Create the Future by Leading the Way!
Our Mission Statement: We lead by example, creating a campus-wide community of politically conscious, technologically savvy, and socially aware nursing students. We foster the tradition of the student to the role of the professional nurse through the development of leadership, activism, and advocacy. We support scholarship, volunteerism, and mentorship to influence nursing education and nursing care in California.
CNSA at SJSU is a chapter of the statewide California Nursing Students’ Association, which is a part of the larger nationally recognized NSNA organization. CNSA-SJSU is composed of nursing students who are passionate about getting involved, empowering others, giving back to the community, and making a difference. We offer a multitude of opportunities for growth through our mentorship program, guest speakers, junior officer program, and more. This is a valuable student nursing organization that you can add to your resume as well as speak about during future job interviews!
CNSA New Member Application
Application: https://forms.gle/PAhRn5uaApEodiSA8
To join, you must pay a one-time $20 fee (FREE t-shirt included)!
To be considered an active member, nursing students must attend 2 events for 3 semesters.
Our People
Officers:
President: Betty Cherkasskiy
Vice President: Catherine Chin
Treasurer: Kristen Hansen
Membership Coordinator: Odessa Mattsson
Breakthrough to Nursing Coordinator: Bree Casas
Public Relations: Christina Barrera
Faculty Advisor: April Wood
Communicate with Us
If you have any questions, you can contact any of the officers via Facebook messenger or message us through our CNSA instagram account. Below are a few pertinent links for our student organization:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cnsasjsu/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnsa_sjsu
Public Health Nursing Club
Public Health Nursing club (PHNC) is a student organization affiliated with the California Public Health Association-North, a state organization focusing on Public Health. In PHNC, we aim to understand the various perceptions of illness, factors that inhibit individuals from achieving optimal health, and ways to encourage the desire within them to incorporate preventative health measures into their everyday lives. The slogan of the PHNC is “making strides towards a healthier tomorrow” and we strive to utilize the Health Belief Model in order to understand and to help resolve public health concerns within our San Jose State community and broader communities.
Public Health Nursing club (PHNC) is a student organization affiliated with the California
Public Health Association-North, a state organization focusing on Public Health.
In PHNC, we aim to understand the various perceptions of illness, factors that inhibit
individuals from achieving optimal health, and ways to encourage the desire within
them to incorporate preventative health measures into their everyday lives. The slogan
of the PHNC is “making strides towards a healthier tomorrow” and we strive to utilize
the Health Belief Model in order to understand and to help resolve public health concerns
within our San Jose State community and broader communities.PHNC offers an ideal opportunity for students interested in public health and nursing, empowering our future nurses to become advocates for promoting health in their practice and mitigating public health issues in our communities.
Our People
Each of our officer positions implements their roles in PHNC including President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Membership Chair, Internal Relations Chair, Community Chair, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusions Chair, and Public Relations Chair. Membership of our club includes primarily nursing students as well as pre-nursing students, however, we accept all students into our club. The best way to communicate with our organization is via our discord or our instagram for announcements / information / questions. Instagram: @phncsjsu.
Current Spotlight
We are always accepting applications! Right now we are seeking passionate individuals interested in taking on leadership positions for our following semesters. We are working to organize fundraising events, community service event volunteering, self care events, and are planning another new grad / internship/externship panel for nursing students to gain insight on opportunities they can take.
