Project Underpants

Project Underpants was successful beyond my wildest expectations. Our final count for underpants for the Lee County Headstarts was over 1500 pair. These were handed over on January the 22nd to a most appreciative group. They assured us that they are much needed and will be well used. There were over eleven filled boxes. The Auburn Plainsman came by on Friday and took some pictures and completed an interview. I cannot wait until our next project. I am not sure how we measure up on numbers with other organizations on campus, but I am sure that no one has more compassion and enthusiasm. I am proud to be the faculty advisor.

Over the holidays we accomplished our goal for membership. We now have more than 100 members and are the largest chapter in the state. I hope that our membership will continue to grow as will our reputation both on and off Auburn University Campus. War Eagle!

This is the beginning of what I hope will be a fun and useful blog. Our goal will be to disseminate information about the Auburn University Student Nurse Association and the Auburn University School of Nursing.

First, a little about the Student Nurse Association. The Auburn University Student Nurse Association (AUSNA)is a local chapter of a national oorganization, the Nationnal Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). The NSNA’s mission is to mentor students preparing for their initial licensure as registered nurses. Also to convey the standards, ethics, and skills that students will need as responsible and accountable leaders and members of the registered nurse profession. The NSNA was founded in 1952, as a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, diploma, and generic graduate nursing programs. It remains dedicated to fostering the professional development of nursing students. The organization has over 50,000 members in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. All members of the AUSNA are members of the national organization.

Many exciting things are happening at the local level. Project Underpants started November 1st and will continue until December 1st. What a great cause! To be able to gather underpants for all the boys and girls at the different Headstart Schools in the Auburn/Opelika area is truly a blessing. If you would like to take part in this project you can bring boys or girls underpants (size 2-6) to the Miller Hall. We also will take cash donations and purchase the underpants for you.

Also, this is the first time that pre-nursing students have been allowed in our local association. We are excited about the opportunity to work with this energetic group. Many new ideas are coming from new and old members. Hopefully this new energy and enthusiasm can be channeled into other worthwhile projects like Project Underpants.