Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, in its commitment to foster student leadership and development, has established several thriving student organizations. These student organizations not only promote campus wide community, but support our surrounding local communities as well through community service events, off-campus social events, student treat and encouragement events, and much more. Below are the following BSMCON student organizations:
Student Government Organization (SGO)
The purpose of SGO is to provide the opportunity for students to share their ideas, interests and concerns regarding nursing education with other nursing students in the College. Membership is open to all and participation in SGO affords students the opportunity to develop a sense of responsibility and leadership.
Every student at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing is a member of the Student Government Organization (SGO).
The purpose of the SGO is to:
- Encourage the highest standards of honor and integrity in all matters of professional and social conduct.
- Provide the opportunity for students to share their ideas, interests, and concerns of education with other students in this college.
- Promote an atmosphere of cooperation, understanding, and communications among the students, Faculty, and Administration.
- Promote programs and community service opportunities of professional interest and concern.
- To promote a supportive, positive learning environment within the college by bringing together students from various levels, fostering involvement in team-building and social activities.
Student Government Organization Leadership
Elections are held during the fall semester. Any student can become involved in SGO by volunteering on a sub-committee and helping with events and initiatives.
Student Government Organization bylaws (PDF)
For more information
Contact Jared Crist at Jared_Crist@bshsi.org.
National Student Nurses’ Association
Students at the College have the privilege of joining the National Student Nurses’ Association that entitles them to membership at the state and national levels. Members from all of the participating colleges in Virginia form the Virginia Nursing Student Association. For more information, visit www.nsna.org.
For more information
Contact Kaitlin Chidley at Kaitlin_Chidley@bshsi.org.
Alpha Phi Omega - National Service Fraternity
Alpha Phi Omega (APO) is a co-educational national service fraternity founded on the principles of leadership, friendship and service. The mission of APO is to prepare campus and community leaders through service. APO has 360 active chapters on college campuses across the country, with an active membership of more than 24,000 students. The College of Nursing is in the process of establishing a formal charter.
For more information
Contact Julie Marsh at Julie_Marsh@bshsi.org.
Gamma Omega Chapter at Large, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), celebrates excellence and scholarship in nursing. STTI members are recognized for superior achievement in nursing academics and leadership abilities. Membership signifies high standards and commitment to the ideals and purposes of the nursing profession. BSMCON graduating seniors who achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA and rank in the top 35% of their graduating class are invited to be inducted into the Gamma Omega - Chapter at Large. Induction ceremonies are held twice a year, in May and December. Detailed information regarding the Gamma Omega Chapter at Large can be found HERE.
For more information
Contact Lara Ratliff at Lara_Ratliff@bshsi.org or Arlene Holowaychuck at Arlene_Holowaychuck@bshsi.org.
Payment
Students wishing to pay membership, pledge or initiation dues, please use the PayPal option below that corresponds with the correct organization and fee item.
