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As a Student here at the Baptist School of Health Professions there are many ways you can be sure your voice is heard. You may choose to take part in the Student Government and BSHP-SNA. These organizations coordinate extra-curricular activities to bring about a closer relationship between the students, faculty and administration. Activities encourage the development of school spirit through participation and the best possible academic learning environment.

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BSHP-SNA
The BSHP-SNA is a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in nursing programs at the Baptist School of Health Professions in San Antonio, Texas. It is dedicated to fostering the professional development of nursing students.

Mission Statement

The Purpose
- To assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality of healthcare
- To provide programs and educational opportunities representative of the fundamental and current professional interest and concerns, and
- To aid in the development of the whole person, and his/her professional role, and his/her responsibility for the health care of people in all walks of life.
The Function
- To have direct input into standards of nursing education and influence the education process
- To influence health care, nursing education and practice through legislative activities as appropriate
- To promote and encourage participation in community affairs and activities towards improving health care and the resolution of related social issues
- To represent a positive image of nursing to the consumer, to institutions, media, and other organizations
- To promote and encourage student participation in interdisciplinary activities
- Refuse to engage in, or condone, discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, marital status, life style, disability, or economic status; and
- To promote and encourage collaborative relationships with nursing and related health organizations
History

The Baptist School of Health Professions (BSHP) has had student nursing organizations in the past, but the official start of the organization called the BSHPSNA starts in the beginning of 2009. The BSHPSNA started with the goal of service to the students of the BSHP as well as to the the community.

BSNA Scholarship Info (PDF)

Members

President: Kimberly Ruiz

Vice-President: Victoria Becerril

Secretary: Rachelle Malone

Treasurer: Open

Membership Director: Amy Smith

Community Health/Initiative Director: Jorge Estello

Fundraising Director: Open

Social Events Director: Elena Dunkle

Alumni Director: Open

Newsletter / Web Page Director: Open
Student Government

The SHP Student Government meets the Second Monday of Every Month at 12:30. If you would like to attend or participate, ask a council/comittee member.

Student Council

Co-President : Margaret Herrera

Co-President : Janna Dossett

Vice-President : Martha Chavez

Secretary : Ashton Bohnert

Students

Megan Trejo

Katherine Wood

Amy Smith

Cortnie Tucker

Ashley Sandoval

Casey Crisostomo

Eric Perez

Jessica Sanchez

Faculty & Staff

Bonnie Reed - Faculty Chair

Jillian Denman

Kimberly Peters

Melissa Moorman

Susanne Duelm

Andrea Quirino

Meeting Notes & Agenda's

Meeting Notes 09/12/2011 - View (PDF)

Meeting Notes 06/21/2010 - View (PDF)

Meeting Notes 05/10/2010 - View (PDF)

Meeting Notes 04/12/2010 - View (PDF)

Meeting Notes 03/08/2010 - View (PDF)

Meeting Notes 02/08/2010 - View (PDF)

Meeting Notes 01/11/2010 - View (PDF)

Meeting Notes 11/09/2009 - View (PDF)

HOW TO APPLY

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