Nursing Student Organizations

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Lambda Omega Chapter

Sigma's mission is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership and service. Potential members who meet our eligibility criteria are invited to join Sigma – baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing.

BSN Student Organization (BSNO), Athens Campus

The Athens-based BSN Student Organization (BSNO) is open to all Athens Campus BSN students, and involvement is encouraged from those among all the class ranks (Freshmen to Senior). This student led organization is overseen by two elected faculty advisors who provide recommendation to services, agendas, and goals that are implemented campus wide. The BSN Organization is dedicated to taking the standards of care of nurse practice and applying them to our surrounding and distant communities. BSNO has been involved in service with Threads of Hope, Purple Gala, Relay for Life, Community Donations, Alzheimer’s Association, Save a Child's Heart, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Food or Clothing Drives, and the American Red Cross to name a few.

BSNO’s mission is to continue to find outreach within service, community and donation alongside our future nurses.

Current BSNO Faculty Advisors:

Further information on joining the Athens Campus BSN Organization, can be found through searching “BSN Organization” on BobcatConnect.

Student Nurses Association of Zanesville (SNAZ)

Advisors: Michele Crabb or Teresa Polen

Student nurses participate in personal and professional development activities designed to bring together in-service and pre-service nurses. You'll have the opportunity to learn communication skills, work as a team and establish professional health-care contacts helpful for job seeking upon graduation. 

Student Nurse Association of Chillicothe

The Student Nurse Organization of Chillicothe (SNOC) is the student organization for nursing students at Ohio University Chillicothe. The mission is to find outreach within service, community and donation alongside fellow nurses. Premier projects have included providing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners to students in need, hosting food drives to support the Hilltopper Resource Center, and participating in health fairs, blood drives, and other projects to promote health, happiness and safety.

President: Nick Nesser

Advisor: Lindsey Shotts

Ohio University Eastern Student Nurses Association (OUESNA)

The Ohio University Eastern Student Nurses Association (OUESNA) is for nursing students attending Ohio University Eastern. The purpose of OUESNA is to expose members to fundamental and current professional interests and concerns of nursing students. Membership in OUESNA aids in the development of the whole person, including the professional role. Students will have volunteer and community service opportunities.

Student Nurses Association at Ohio University Southern

Advisor: Nicole Stumbo

This pre-professional organization is geared toward developing student nurses who are prepared to lead the profession in the future.