Take your involvement beyond your campus.
Serving on the FNSA Executive Board gives nursing students the opportunity to represent their peers, lead statewide initiatives, strengthen Florida's nursing student community, and gain firsthand experience in professional nursing leadership.
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What Does Serving on the FNSA Board Look Like?
Serving on the FNSA Board is a one-year commitment that begins when you are elected at the Annual Convention. Board members meet regularly, lead projects, represent nursing students, and work together to plan FNSA programs and events throughout the year.
You do not need to arrive knowing how to run a statewide organization. You do need to be ready to communicate, learn, follow through, and support your fellow board members.
Your Year on the Board
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Awards Banquet
Celebrate the students, chapters, faculty, and leaders recognized by FNSA. It is an opportunity to see the work and achievements your board will support during the coming year.
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Election and Board Pass Down
Your term begins at the FNSA Annual Convention. Meet the outgoing board, learn about your position, and receive the information and resources needed to get started.
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First In-Person Meeting
Approximately one month after convention, the new board meets in person to get to know one another, review responsibilities, set priorities, and begin planning.
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Monthly Board Meetings
Meet with the board throughout the year, generally by Zoom, to share updates, make decisions, and keep projects moving.
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Advocacy Day in Tallahassee
Take part in nursing advocacy activities held in conjunction with the Florida Nurses Association.
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NSNA Annual Convention
Connect with nursing students and leaders from across the country. Board participation and travel support depend on the role, available funds, and board approval. The President serves as FNSA’s official state delegate, with the First Vice President as alternate.
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Plan the Next FNSA Annual Convention
Help bring the next convention together through programming, outreach, communications, fundraising, elections, and other work related to your position.
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Return to State Convention
Help carry out the event you spent the year planning, support association business, welcome incoming leaders, and pass on what you learned.
Find Your Place on the Board
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What the bylaws say: “Preside at all meetings of this association and of the Executive Board.” Article VI, Section 4(a).
What that means: You lead board meetings, help set priorities, coordinate the board’s work, and represent FNSA in professional settings. You also guide the Regional Directors, help coordinate committee leadership, and oversee responsibilities assigned to the President in the bylaws.
A good fit if you enjoy: Leading a team, delegating, making decisions, and keeping a large project moving.
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What the bylaws say: “Be Chairperson of the Bylaws and the Peer Review Committee.” Article VI, Section 5(b).
What that means: You help chapters and the board work within FNSA’s bylaws, coordinate bylaw updates and constituency responsibilities, and assist the President. You also step into the President’s duties if that office becomes vacant.
A good fit if you enjoy: Policy, organization, careful review, and solving problems behind the scenes.
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What the bylaws say: “Chairperson of the Committee on Conventions and Programs.” Article VI, Section 6(c).
What that means: You lead the committee that helps plan and carry out FNSA’s Annual Convention. That includes coordinating work on speakers, the program, schedule, and event logistics with the rest of the board.
A good fit if you enjoy: Events, scheduling, creative programming, and making many details come together.
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What the bylaws say: “Record all minutes of all meetings of this association and the Executive Board.” Article VI, Section 7(b).
What that means: You document meetings and decisions, help maintain chapter and award records, manage assigned delegate sign-in and roll call duties, and help keep the Chapter Handbook current. Your work gives the next board a clear record to build on.
A good fit if you enjoy: Writing, organization, accuracy, and keeping a team informed.
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What the bylaws say: “Initiate and organize state fundraisers with the guidance of the Executive Director and other board members.” Article VI, Section 8(e).
What that means: You chair Ways and Means, help organize fundraising efforts, encourage chapters’ fundraising, and help board members submit expense documentation. You work with the Executive Director on financial matters assigned to your role.
A good fit if you enjoy: Fundraising, planning, budgets, and turning ideas into workable projects.
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What the bylaws say: “Manage the FNSA Website and Social Media accounts.” Article VI, Section 9(g).
What that means: You help keep students and chapters informed through the website, social media, newsletters, and school contacts. You promote FNSA opportunities while helping present nursing and nursing students professionally.
A good fit if you enjoy: Writing, content creation, design, marketing, and clear communication.
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Seats: North, West Central, East Central, and South
What the bylaws say: Regional Directors “establish and maintain a relationship and communications with school chapters within their respective region.” Article VI, Section 10(d).
What that means: You connect schools in your region with FNSA, share deadlines and opportunities, bring their ideas to the board, and encourage chapters to work together. You also chair a standing committee assigned after the election.
A good fit if you enjoy: Meeting people, building connections between schools, and leading a focused project.
More Than Your Elected Position
Board members work together across positions. Depending on your role and committee assignment, you may help with membership, Breakthrough to Nursing, advocacy and resolutions, community health, elections, communications, fundraising, or convention planning.
Regional Directors also chair standing committees. You will have a defined role, but you will be part of a team working toward the same goals.
What We Expect From Board Members
Board service is rewarding because you take part in the work. Every board member should be prepared to:
Attend and participate in board meetings.
Communicate with fellow board members and, where applicable, schools in their region.
Follow through on their position and committee responsibilities.
Meet deadlines and ask for help early when something gets in the way.
Represent FNSA professionally at meetings and events.
Nursing school is demanding, and board members understand that. Consistent communication helps the team plan around challenges and support one another.
Am I Eligible to Run?
Candidates must be FNSA members in good standing, complete the required application, consent to serve, have support from their Dean, Director of Nursing, or appropriate faculty, and have timely access to email and a computer. Candidates must also meet the membership requirements that apply during their term. FNSA Bylaws, Article VI, Sections 2–3.
You must meet at least one of these additional qualifications:
Have been an FNSA member for at least one year;
Have previously held office at the local, state, or national level; or
Have attended a previous state or national convention.
FNSA Bylaws, Article VI, Section 3(f).
Running for President, First Vice President, or Second Vice President?
Ready to Run?
You have seen what the board does. Now consider what you could contribute. Choose the position that fits your strengths, review the candidate requirements, and submit your application.
2026 election deadlines
Pre-slate application: October 13 at 11:59 p.m.
Application to run after the pre-slate deadline: Submit by October 21 at 7:00 p.m.