Alliance Partners

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NSNA has partnered with several corporations to bring members an array of discounted products and services especially designed to meet the needs of nursing students. NSNA members can provide additional support for NSNA through the purchase of NSNA Alliance products or use of NSNA Alliance services. A portion of each purchase and use of service is contributed to NSNA. Contributions provide support of NSNA program activities such as Breakthrough to Nursing, Community Health, Legislation Education and Image of Nursing Projects.

Delmar Cengage Learning -- Site Sponsor
NSNA and Delmar, Cengage Learning have formed a partnership that brings you the best in learning resources. NSNA members receive a 25% discount on NCLEX-RN® Review, published by Delmar, Cengage Learning and Delmar’s NCLEX-RN® Review Online with CAT Logic (Computer Adaptive Testing). Delmar Cengage Learning is pleased to offer all NSNA members a 25% off discount on many of its nursing products. To receive your discount, please click on the Delmar Cengage Learning banner ad on the homepage of www.nsna.org. Your special NSNA 25% off discount is already included in the web pricing. To place your order via telephone (800)354-9706, please reference source code FNURE046 to receive your discount.

Delmar’s NCLEX-RN® Review Online with CAT Logic

Endorsed by the NSNA, Delmar’s NCLEX-RN® Review Online with CAT Logic is an online NCLEX-RN® test preparation and review course that provides nearly 5000 NCLEX-style questions that test all core areas covered on the licensure exam. This unique exam preparation tool provides content review with full-color illustrations, practice subject area tests and full-length mock exams that simulate Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT logic) used in the actual NCLEX-RN® examination. Track your progress and pinpoint areas for improvement using the detailed performance dashboard.

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NSNA members and their eligible spouse and dependents can purchase group injury and sickness insurance provided by United Healthcare Student Resources. NSNA student insurance provides exceptional value for students and their dependents. As a result of health care reform, there are significant enhancements to the coverage provided to NSNA student members this year. The 2012/2013 plan now includes preventive care treatment along with In Network prescription drug coverage. Additionally, the maximum benefit is increased to $1.25 million dollars per policy year. Continuation privilege, if eligible, is available for a period of up to three months. Along with the sickness and injury insurance program, insured students have toll-free, 24/7 access to a team of registered nurses and student assistance specialists to assist with health, personal, legal or financial issues. Discounts on dental, vision and wellness services are also included with every policy. Online enrollment is easy! Please visit www.uhcsr.com/NSNA for more information.

Available in most states.

UnitedHealth Allies® Discount Dental and Vision Plans (& More) - Included at no extra cost with every NSNA student health insurance policy is the UnitedHealth Allies® discount program. Although not insurance, the UnitedHealth Allies discount program provides up to 50% savings for a variety of healthcare services and products including dental, vision and wellness. Enjoy additional savings on massage therapy, sports apparel & equipment, fitness club membership and even textbooks. The discount card is accepted at thousands of locations nationwide.

Collegiate Assistance Program (CAP) – Help for stressful situations - Also included at no extra cost with every NSNA student health insurance policy is 24/7, toll free access to a team of Registered Nurses and Student Assistance Specialists that are there to help students manage common problems and stressors that can detract from academic success. CAP professionals can assist with health, personal, school, legal or financial concerns before they become unmanageable.

Malpractice Insurance
Nurses Service Organization (NSO) is the official NSNA-endorsed provider of professional liability insurance for nursing students. NSO offers students malpractice protection coverage up to $1 Million per occurrence up to $6 million annually, for only $35 a year!* After you graduate and begin to take on full nursing duties, you’ll be eligible for a 50% discount off the full-time nurse's premium as a First-year Graduate (good for 12 months following graduation date). Visit www.nso.com/NSNA for more information.
*Rates may vary by state

Now available: 1997-2007 Nurse Claim Study and risk management recommendations

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Deposition Preparation for Nursing Professionals

Whether a case goes to court or is settled before trial, the deposition is one of the most critical stages of litigation and can support or hinder a successful legal defense. A healthcare professional who is called to give a deposition should be as prepared as if he or she was going to testify before a judge and jury.

To help you better understand the deposition process, CNA, the insurance carrier for the NSO program, has created a video, Preparing for a Deposition.

PEPID

Savings on PEPID RN Student

NSNA has teamed up with PEPID to offer NSNA members a huge discount on the leading point of care, clinical and drug reference for nursing students. A requirement in 200 schools and clinicals, PEPID offers nursing students a complete “peripheral brain,” with a NANDA-I diagnosis wizard, drug database, drug interaction checker, interactive dosing calculator, nursing assessment, diagnosis, care plans and much more! Click here to save big on your subscription.

NSNA Leadership U
NSNA members have an opportunity to maximize their leadership potential and thus enhance their career development. Self-governance opportunities are available at the school, state and national levels. Through NSNA’s Leadership U and Decision Critical, NSNA members have access to a model that earns recognition for participation in NSNA activities. The leadership and management skills developed can be transferred to the work setting as well as to professional associations upon graduation from nursing school. Establish and build a comprehensive and web-based, professional portfolio that provides nursing professionals and students with an automated and organized portfolio. The customized and personal portfolio can include education, case logs paper memberships, NSNA activities, resumes, and more. Additionally, it provides the owner with reminders of upcoming education, credential, and license renewal requirements.

Life Uniform

For all your nursing school uniform, shoe, and accessory needs, Life Uniform provides NSNA members with a 10% discount on all purchases in stores and online through www.lifeuniform.com. Discounts are not valid with other coupons, offers, discounts, special orders, previous purchases, or on the purchase of Littmann, Laura Ashley, Dansko, Timberland, Cherokee Workwear, Cherokee WW Stretch, Alegria, Koi by Sanita, or gift cards.

For online purchases, members also receive a special ground shipping charge of only $6.96. All orders over $100 are always shipped FREE! Simply shop our online store at www.lifeuniform.com and enter the NSNA discount code in the promotional code field at checkout. The special code is in your weekly NSNA Update email. Or, if you are a Life Uniform Lifetime Discount cardholder, you may enter the code on your card for the 10% discount and special shipping charge. (Members can obtain a Life Uniform Lifetime Discount card in their new member kits). While online, make sure to check out our Student’s page which includes the most popular student products--for easy shopping!

In stores, receive a 10% discount when you present your Life Uniform Lifetime Discount Card. Visit www.lifeuniform.com for a location near you.

Make Yourself Stand Out When Looking For That Perfect Job: Create Your Nursing Portfolio Online

The patented Critical portfolio provides student and new nurses with a great way to stand out from the crowd. Make nurse recruiters take notice by providing them not just a resume but a professional portfolio that gives them access to the source documents like awards and letters of recommendation that demonstrate you are a professional. Keep your entire nursing professional development actives in one place and online. You can then just pick and choose what you want to share with your professors, peers, managers and nurse recruiters. As a student, you may not think you have enough content yet for it to matter; but it does. Starting in school, your experiences, courses, case logs, evaluations, clinicals, reflections and other competency indicators are being generated and must be captured as part of your portfolio. The information adds-up quickly and can easily get out of hand. Start your career off right by keeping your portfolio in a secure, electronic format and available for view online by recipients of your choosing. Stand out and get that perfect job using your free Critical Portfolio, which is another benefit of your NSNA membership.

For more information visit http://nsnamember.criticalportfolio.net/ or call 800-794-1770.

Note: If this is your first visit to the portfolios site, please use the following login information to access your portfolio. You will be asked to select a new password after you login