School of Nursing - Student Diversity Club

Contact us! Email: jmusondei@gmail.com
Social media Instagram:@jmusondei Facebook: JMU SON Diversity Club (@JMUSONDEI)

"See Me, Be Me" Poster Competition

The purpose of this contest will be to attract students from diverse backgrounds to the profession of nursing and provide them with advice about how to achieve their goals. Infographics can include information about types of classes to take, volunteer work, part time jobs, and extracurriculars they should participate in to become a competitive applicant to nursing programs. Please include representations of diversity, characteristics of nursing professionals, and any academic, volunteer, and other recommendations that will benefit prospective students.

Learn More About Us - View our PowerPoint

Mission Statement

• Facilitate the equality of rights for all persons in order to eliminate bias and discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of everyone
• Provide a safe space for students and faculty
• Educate the community about injustices

Purpose

• Facilitate discussion between students and faculty about injustices in healthcare
• Serve as a platform for students who feel like they have been discriminated against and be a liaison between them and faculty
• Educate students on how to practice Inclusivity in healthcare

Executive Board

• Club Co-advisers: Erika Sawin, PhD, FNP-BC and Christine Fasching Maphis, DNP, PMHN-BC, FNP-BC
• Consultant: Vivienne McDaniel, DNP, RN
• President: Kali Lockhart
• Vice President: Nicole Escobar
• Community Outreach Chair: Emily Polkowski
• Secretary: Tina Torres
• Treasurer: Catherine Adams
• Public Relations Director: Andrea McClendon
• Historian: Victoria Trancoso