The early bird registration will be closing soon!! Have you registered for MNSA 65th Annual Convention yet? If not we urge you to do so because we have a Surprise for all our members!! You don't want to miss it and we bet it's going to be an awesome experience for you. 

The event will be on January 29-30, 2016 at the Kensington Court, Ann Arbor.  The event will feature fantastic speakers and break-out sessions, as well as a host of vendors specific to furthering your nursing education.

The cost to attend the convention is $80 for NSNA members and $90 for non-NSNA members. Faculty can attend for $60.

***Special note:  There is an $10 early discount for registration before 01/15/16!***
***Online Registration and Early discount ends on 1/22/16 at 5 pm!!!***
Anyone who wants to register at the door can do so. We will accept Credit/Debit Cards and Cash!!

Refund Policy: 

1. If a registrant is unable to attend an event for any reason they may substitute, by arrangement with MNSA, someone else from the same school/organization.
2. If the registrant is unable to attend, and is not in a position to transfer his/her place to another person, then the following refund arrangements apply:
   1. Registrations cancelled more than 30 days before the event will be refunded 100% of the registration fees.
   2. Registrations cancelled 30 or less days, but more than 7 days, before the event will be refunded 50% of the registration fees.
   3. Registrations cancelled 7 or less days before the event will not be eligible for a refund.
3. All requests for registration refunds must be made in writing (via email) to MNSA@MichiganNSA.org.
4. Refunds:
   1. For payments received by credit or debit cards, the same credit/debit card will be refunded.
   2. For payments received by cash or check, a bank issued MNSA check will be sent to the address provided by the registrant.
      1. If the registration was paid by a school/organization check, a bank issued MNSA check will be sent to the school/organization.

Prices at the door are as below:
                                                           NSNA/MSNA member - $80
                                                           Non-member - $90
                                                           Faculty Member - $60
                                                           HOSA Member - $60                

Lodging reservations for the convention can be made at the Kensington Court - Ann Arbor. For booking, call 1-800-344-7829.  Mention "MNSA Convention" when registering. 

To register or to get more information, click HERE.

The deadline to apply for Awards and Scholarships through MNSA is quickly approaching!  This is an annual opportunity to recognize students, faculty and student nursing association chapters for their extraordinary leadership and direction. Recipients of the awards/scholarships are presented at the 2016  Annual Convention in Ann Arbor

Awards

• Outstanding Chapter President Award
• Distinguished Advisor Award
• Outstanding Board Member Award
• Outstanding Nursing Student Award
• Community Service Award
• Creative Scrapbook Award
• Fundraising Award
• Most Creative Newsletter Award

Scholarships

• Future Florence Scholarship - (2) $500 scholarships will be awarded
• Chapter of the Year Scholarship - (1) $300 scholarship will be awarded
• Community Health Scholarship - $100 scholarships are offered to all chapters that apply and meet the criteria
• 2015-2016 Convention Theme Scholarship - (2) $500 Scholarships will be awarded!! 

Remember:  All applicants must turn in their applications by December 29, 2015 at 5:00 pm.  Go to the Scholarships tab and click on the "Scholarship Application" for your printable application.  For any questions, email Lizzette Chavez, the Breakthrough to Nursing Director, at image-breakthrough@michigannsa.org

CONTACT INFORMATION:  For more information, please contact the Image and Breakthrough to Nursing Director, at image-breakthrough@michigannsa.org or visit our website atwww.MichiganNSA.org .