UNC Wilmington nursing and clinical research students are encouraged to become involved in a variety of organizations that help them develop valuable skills and empower them to become future leaders.
The UNCW Chapter of the North Carolina Association of Nursing Students (ANS) is an officially recognized organization of the School of Nursing and the University. Members function under the Charter of the organization and the leadership of elected officers. An advisor is elected/appointed from the School of Nursing faculty. The faculty advisor is expected to be in attendance at the meetings of the organization. The advisor’s role is to provide clarity, to interpret School of Nursing and University polices/procedures, and to provide general consultation. The purpose of ANS is to provide networking and mentoring opportunities for the nursing student to foster their developing professional role. The organization promotes active engagement at the local, state, and national levels to contribute to advances in nursing education, promote advocacy for health care, and provide service opportunities. This organization is affiliated with the UNCW Student Government Association.
The Wilmington Area Chapter of Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF) of UNC Wilmington is an officially recognized organization of the School of Nursing and the University. Members function under the Constitution of the organization and the leadership of elected officers. An advisor is elected/appointed from the School of Nursing faculty. The faculty advisor is expected to be in attendance at the meetings of the organization. The advisor‘s role is to provide clarity, to interpret School of Nursing and University polices/procedures, and to provide general consultation. The Purpose of Wilmington Area Chapter of Nurses Christian Fellowship at UNCW is to establish and advance at UNCW communities of nursing students and faculty who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world, in response to God’s love, grace and truth. This will be done through meetings, guest speakers, Bible studies and prayer opportunities.
The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. STTI membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing.
The purpose of this organization is to educate not only students, but the public about the importance of the clinical research industry, as well as UNCW's Clinical Research Program. We are working to unite students with their peers, professors, and industry professionals. We are working to unite students with their peers, professors, and industry professionals.