NURSING STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
The University of Texas at Tyler
ACTIVITY POINT SYSTEM
The Activity Point System for members of the Nursing Students’ Association at The University of Texas at Tyler (NSA) was adopted as a method of identifying the contributions of members of the organization for the purpose of
Activity Points represent a value of time and effort extended by the student during their tenure in the nursing program related to NSA, the pre-professional organization. Activities which provide points support the three purposes of NSA: contribution to the nursing program, professional concerns, and health care of people in all walks of life.
The accruement of activity points can begin as soon as a new student enters the nursing program and become members of NSA each long semester. In addition to duties of officers and representatives, NSA members are encouraged to contact their class representative or the Chairperson of Program and Projects Committee, as well as the NSA Web Page (www.mail.uttyl.edu) regarding areas of participation. In order to be successful, students are encouraged to balance academic responsibilities with NSA and community service participation.
Annual trips include Texas Nursing Students’ Association (TNSA) Council of Schools (Sept./Oct.), TNSA annual convention (Feb./March), and National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) annual convention (April). The number of students sponsored for each trip depends on available funds, members running for office, number of local members, and student interest.
The following activity point allocation system will be used by individual members on the attached form to record NSA activity points. When activity points are used for a trip, the points will be subtracted from the total amount by an advisor, initialed, and dated.
Activity Points
President – 100
Vice President – 75
Secretary – 50
Treasurer – 50
Membership Chair – 50
Publicity Chair – 50
Programs & Projects Chair – 50
Level Representatives – 30
Committee Chair - 20
NSA Activity per Hour – 10
Meeting Attendance – 10
Changes can be made to this document by steps in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
Space will be identified for newly admitted NSA members to attend trips when the student has not had enough time or opportunity to accrue activity points. Decisions will be made by the Board of Directors on basis of funds available, interest, and completion of the travel forms.
In the case of a tie, the NSA student with the greatest number of community service hours would be selected to serve. Those NSA students who do not have activity points, may attend trips by paying a greater portion of their fees.
NURSING STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
The University of Texas at Tyler
Activity Point Validation Form
Activity: ___________________________________________________Date: ________
Facility: ____________________________________________Time of Activity: ______
Facility phone # ________________
Witness: ___________________________________________________
I _______________________________, the undersigned, do hereby attest to the completion of ________ hours of participation at the above mentioned facility/function for the accruement of Nursing Students' Association (NSA) activity points. I accept the fact that it is my responsibility to have these hours documented, witnessed, totaled, and submitted _______ weeks prior to the upcoming NSA convention and /or any other UT Tyler School of Nursing sponsored event for which points will be used to determine participation. I also accept the fact that any UT Tyler School of Nursing advisor and/or NSA officer retains the right to verify activity hours.
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(signature)
Level: I II III IV (circle one)